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Baria Family History

Baria Name Meaning

Italian (Liguria and Toscana): unexplained. Indian (Punjab): from the name of a Rajput clan of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Barra, Baris, Badia, Maria, Barcia, Barca, Barba, Bari, Tara, Bara

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Where is the Baria family from?

You can see how Baria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baria family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Baria families living in British Columbia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Baria's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Baria families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baria surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domstica were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baria. 36% of Baria men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Baria women worked as a Domstica. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baria were Salesman and Lavandero. .

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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
    36%
  • Jornalero
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domstica
    67%
  • Lavandero
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baria 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Baria. 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 175 military records available for the last name Baria. For the veterans among your Baria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baria lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baria in 1962 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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