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Baerenwald Family History

Baerenwald 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: Baerwald, Berwald, Greenwald, Bernhard, Bernard, Baxendale, Seewald

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Where is the Baerenwald family from?

You can see how Baerenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baerenwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Baerenwald families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Baerenwald's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baerenwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baerenwald 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 Baerenwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baerenwald. 45% of Baerenwald men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baerenwald women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Baerenwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Baerenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baerenwald 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Baerenwald. 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 53 military records available for the last name Baerenwald. For the veterans among your Baerenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baerenwald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baerenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baerenwald in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baerenwald 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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