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Baran Family History

Baran Surname Meaning

Polish, Slovak, Czech, Sorbian, Russian, Ukrainian, Rusyn, Croatian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Slavic baran ‘ram’ presumably borne by either a forceful lusty man or else by a shepherd. As a Jewish surname it is artificial.

Compare Barran. Croatian: from a pet form of the personal name Bartolomej (see Bartholomew) and its vernacular variants or short forms Bartol Bartul and Bare.

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


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Where is the Baran family from?

You can see how Baran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Baran families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Baran's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Baran families in 1911.
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What did your Baran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Baran. 50% of Baran men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    39%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Baran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baran 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Baran. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Baran. For the veterans among your Baran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baran lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Baran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baran in 1940 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baran 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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