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Baal Family History

Baal Surname Meaning

In some cases possibly also a Germanized form of Sorbian Bal. German: habitational name from a place near Aachen.

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


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Where is the Baal family from?

You can see how Baal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Baal families living in Channel Islands. This was about 88% of all the recorded Baal's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Baal families in 1891.
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What did your Baal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baal. 100% of Baal women worked as a Cotton Weaver.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baal 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Baal. 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 652 military records available for the last name Baal. For the veterans among your Baal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Baal in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baal 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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