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Baranco Family History

Baranco 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: Barranco, Branco, Barco, Franco, Naranjo, Branch, Saracco, Bianco

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Where is the Baranco family from?

You can see how Baranco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baranco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baranco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Baranco family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Baranco's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baranco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baranco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baranco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baranco. 34% of Baranco men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Baranco women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Medical Doctor
    23%
  • Musician
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Baranco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Baranco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baranco 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Baranco. 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 57 military records available for the last name Baranco. For the veterans among your Baranco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baranco lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Baranco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baranco in 1958 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baranco 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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