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Barranger Family History

Barranger 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: Barringer, Berwanger, Berringer, Baringer, Barganier, Barrantes

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Where is the Barranger family from?

You can see how Barranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barranger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barranger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Barranger families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 77% of all the recorded Barranger's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Barranger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barranger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barranger. 38% of Barranger men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barranger 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Barranger. 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 131 military records available for the last name Barranger. For the veterans among your Barranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barranger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Barranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barranger in 1960 was 49, and 94 in 2004.

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