Barach Family History

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Barach Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from a Hebrew patronymic phrase Ben Rabi Hayyim ‘son of rabbi Hayyim’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Barash, Barad, Barish, Baratz, Barasch, Baruch, Brach, Karash, Barich

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Barach Family Origin

Where is the Barach family from?

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You can see how Barach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barach families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Barach families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Barach's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Barach Family Occupations

What did your Barach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Barach. 22% of Barach men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Barach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barach were Tailor and Store Owner

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Store Owner
    14%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Barach Historical Records

What Barach family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 865 immigration records available for the last name Barach. 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 Card

There are 430 military records available for the last name Barach. For the veterans among your Barach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Barach Life Expectancy

What is the average Barach lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barach in 1956 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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