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Barrack Family History

Barrack Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from the lands of Barra formerly Barroch or Barrauch in the parish of Bourtie Aberdeenshire.

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


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Where is the Barrack family from?

You can see how Barrack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Barrack families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Barrack's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barrack families in 1911.
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What did your Barrack ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barrack. 60% of Barrack men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Barrack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrack 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Barrack. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barrack. For the veterans among your Barrack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrack lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Barrack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Barrack in 1943 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrack 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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