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Baeker Family History

Baeker 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: Baker, Barker, Banker, Backer, Bueker, Beeker, Bakker, Boeker, Bieker

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Where is the Baeker family from?

You can see how Baeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Baeker families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Baeker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Baeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baeker 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 214 census records available for the last name Baeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baeker 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Baeker. 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 65 military records available for the last name Baeker. For the veterans among your Baeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baeker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Baeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Baeker in 1970 was 85, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baeker 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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