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Barab Family History

Barab 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: Bara, Barak, Baran, Barad, Baab, Baral, Barb, Baron, Bard, Barre

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Where is the Barab family from?

You can see how Barab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barab family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barab's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Barab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barab. 100% of Barab men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Barab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barab 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Barab. 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 47 military records available for the last name Barab. For the veterans among your Barab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barab lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Barab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barab in 1961 was 49, and 78 in 2001.

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