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Baray Family History

Baray Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): unexplained. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Barray itself a variant of Barrey a derivative of Barre.

In France it is found mainly in Seine-Maritime.

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


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Where is the Baray family from?

You can see how Baray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Baray families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Baray's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Baray families in 1911.
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What did your Baray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baray. 53% of Baray men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Baray women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baray were Foreman and Secretary.

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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
    53%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Foreman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baray 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Baray. 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 192 military records available for the last name Baray. For the veterans among your Baray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baray lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Baray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Baray in 1961 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

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