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Baratta Name Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a market trader especially in northern Italy from baratta ‘exchange sale buying and selling’ a derivative of barattare ‘to barter’. See also Barrett .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Buratti, Arata, Barteau, Maratea, Barath, Ratta, Barbera, Beretta

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Where is the Baratta family from?

You can see how Baratta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baratta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baratta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Baratta families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baratta's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Baratta families in 1891.
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What did your Baratta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baratta. 24% of Baratta men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Baratta women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baratta were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Tailor
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Sewing Operator
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baratta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baratta 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Baratta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Baratta. For the veterans among your Baratta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baratta lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Baratta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baratta in 1954 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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