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Baroness Family History

Baroness 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: Barsness, Bartness, Barnes, Harkness, Harness, Garness, Boness

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Where is the Baroness family from?

You can see how Baroness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baroness family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Baroness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Baroness family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baroness's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Baroness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baroness 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 100 census records available for the last name Baroness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baroness 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Baroness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Baroness. For the veterans among your Baroness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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