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Barany Family History

Barany Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Bárány): from bárány ‘lamb’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a lamb in some way.

The surname Bárány is also found in Slovakia where it is also spelled Barány and Bárany.

Compare Barno.

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


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Where is the Barany family from?

You can see how Barany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barany family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Barany families living in North Carolina. This was about 12% of all the recorded Barany's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Barany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barany. 25% of Barany men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Barany women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barany were Coal Miner and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Coal Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barany 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Barany. 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 400 military records available for the last name Barany. For the veterans among your Barany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barany lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barany in 1958 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barany 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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