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Baratz Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of Hebrew ben rabi ‘son of rabbi’ and of the personal name Tsvi; see also Brill .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Barash, Barach, Barad, Britz, Artz, Marantz, Ratz, Kaatz, Baatz

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Where is the Baratz family from?

You can see how Baratz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baratz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baratz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Baratz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Baratz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Baratz families in 1880.
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What did your Baratz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operater were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baratz. 38% of Baratz men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Baratz women worked as an Operater. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baratz were Presser and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operater
    24%
  • Finisher
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baratz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baratz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 755 immigration records available for the last name Baratz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Baratz. For the veterans among your Baratz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baratz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baratz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Baratz in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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