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Barun Family History

Barun Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Baron, Brun, Baran, Baun, Bard, Barre, Bain, Ban, Barr, Marin

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Where is the Barun family from?

You can see how Barun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Barun families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barun's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Barun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barun. 46% of Barun men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Barun women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barun were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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What Barun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Barun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barun 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Barun. 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 215 military records available for the last name Barun. For the veterans among your Barun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barun lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1998, in the United States, Barun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barun in 1945 was 53, and 73 in 1998.

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