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Baers Family History

Baers Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Baer, Byers, Baert, Baars, Beers, Barrs, Boers, Babers, Biers, Bauers

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Where is the Baers family from?

You can see how Baers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Baers families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Baers's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baers 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 Baers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baers. 48% of Baers men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Baers women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baers were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Baers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Baers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baers 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Baers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Baers. For the veterans among your Baers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Baers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Baers in 1969 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baers 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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