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Barakat Family History

Barakat Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from a personal name based on Arabic barakāt ‘blessings good fortune prosperity’.

It is also found in combinations such as Barakātullāh ‘blessings of God’.

Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Barakat family from?

You can see how Barakat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barakat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barakat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Barakat families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Barakat's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barakat families in 1911.
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What did your Barakat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barakat. 60% of Barakat men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Roller
    40%

What Barakat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barakat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barakat 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 Barakat. 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 144 military records available for the last name Barakat. For the veterans among your Barakat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barakat lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Barakat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Barakat in 1951 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barakat 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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