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Baerg Family History

Baerg Surname Meaning

German (Bärg): variant of Berg.

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


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Where is the Baerg family from?

You can see how Baerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baerg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Baerg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Baerg families living in California. This was about 15% of all the recorded Baerg's in USA. California had the highest population of Baerg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baerg 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 Baerg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baerg. 60% of Baerg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Baerg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baerg 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Baerg. 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 127 military records available for the last name Baerg. For the veterans among your Baerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baerg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baerg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baerg in 1962 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baerg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baerg 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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