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Barall Family History

Barall 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: Baral, Barrall, Brill, Bara, Ball, Barak, Bartel, Bagnall, Barrell

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Where is the Barall family from?

You can see how Barall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Barall families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barall. 55% of Barall men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Barall women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barall were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Barall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barall 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Barall. 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 59 military records available for the last name Barall. For the veterans among your Barall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Barall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barall in 1964 was 86, and 79 in 2002.

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