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Barahona Family History

Barahona Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place so named in Soria province. Compare Baraona.

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


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Where is the Barahona family from?

You can see how Barahona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barahona family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barahona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Barahona families living in New Jersey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Barahona's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Barahona families in 1920.
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What did your Barahona ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barahona. 100% of Barahona men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Barahona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Barahona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barahona 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barahona. 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 31 military records available for the last name Barahona. For the veterans among your Barahona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barahona lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barahona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Barahona in 1966 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barahona 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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