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Barack Family History

Barack Surname 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: Barak, Baack, Brack, Burack, Barach, Barrack, Barck, Black, Brock

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Where is the Barack family from?

You can see how Barack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Barack families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barack's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Barack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barack. 34% of Barack men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Barack women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barack were Tailor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Tailor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barack 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Barack. 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 583 military records available for the last name Barack. For the veterans among your Barack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Barack in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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