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Baerwitz Family History

Baerwitz 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: Gerwitz, Marwitz, Britz, Beitz, Barwick, Baert, Bartz, Berwick

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Where is the Baerwitz family from?

You can see how Baerwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baerwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baerwitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Baerwitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Baerwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baerwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Baerwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baerwitz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Baerwitz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Baerwitz. For the veterans among your Baerwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baerwitz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Baerwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baerwitz in 1974 was 83, and 92 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baerwitz 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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