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Baranett Family History

Baranett 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: Barnett, Barrett, Garnett, Arnett, Carnett, Hartnett, Basnett

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Where is the Baranett family from?

You can see how Baranett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baranett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baranett family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Baranett's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Baranett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baranett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baranett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baranett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Baranett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baranett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Baranett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Baranett. For the veterans among your Baranett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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