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Baranyai Family History

Baranyai 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: Banyai, Barany, Baranski, Branyan, Narayan, Barna, Araya, Barabas

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Where is the Baranyai family from?

You can see how Baranyai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baranyai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Baranyai families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Baranyai's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Baranyai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baranyai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baranyai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baranyai. 60% of Baranyai men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Bartender
    40%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Baranyai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baranyai 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Baranyai. 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 182 military records available for the last name Baranyai. For the veterans among your Baranyai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baranyai lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Baranyai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baranyai in 1959 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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