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Baertschi Family History

Baertschi 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: Bartsch, Bertsch, Bertschy, Bertsche, Barsch, Foertsch, Badertscher

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Where is the Baertschi family from?

You can see how Baertschi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baertschi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baertschi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Baertschi families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Baertschi's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Baertschi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baertschi 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 Baertschi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baertschi. 40% of Baertschi 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
    40%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Baertschi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Baertschi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baertschi 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Baertschi. 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 46 military records available for the last name Baertschi. For the veterans among your Baertschi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baertschi lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Baertschi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Baertschi in 1945 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baertschi 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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