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Baranuk Family History

Baranuk 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: Baranek, Barak, Barnum, Baran, Beranek, Barany, Baranski, Brank

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Where is the Baranuk family from?

You can see how Baranuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baranuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Baranuk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Baranuk families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Baranuk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Baranuk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baranuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baranuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Baranuk. 100% of Baranuk 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
    100%

What Baranuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Baranuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baranuk 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Baranuk. 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 27 military records available for the last name Baranuk. For the veterans among your Baranuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baranuk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Baranuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baranuk in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baranuk 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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