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Baertsch Family History

Baertsch 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: Bartsch, Bertsch, Barsch, Foertsch, Partsch, Gertsch, Betsch, Bersch

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Where is the Baertsch family from?

You can see how Baertsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baertsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baertsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Baertsch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Baertsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baertsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baertsch 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 Baertsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baertsch. 56% of Baertsch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baertsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baertsch were Laborer and Textile.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Textile
    50%

What Baertsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Baertsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baertsch 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Baertsch. 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 67 military records available for the last name Baertsch. For the veterans among your Baertsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baertsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baertsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Baertsch in 1962 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baertsch 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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