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Baermann Family History

Baermann 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: Bermann, Barmann, Biermann, Beermann, Buermann, Berman, Karmann

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Where is the Baermann family from?

You can see how Baermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Baermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Baermann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baermann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baermann 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 Baermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baermann. 34% of Baermann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baermann women worked as a Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Baermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Baermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baermann 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Baermann. 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 152 military records available for the last name Baermann. For the veterans among your Baermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baermann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Baermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baermann in 1959 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baermann 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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