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Baeter Family History

Baeter 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: Balter, Bueter, Barter, Baxter, Bater, Baeten, Baeder, Banter, Cater

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Where is the Baeter family from?

You can see how Baeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baeter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Baeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Baeter families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Baeter's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Baeter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baeter 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 112 census records available for the last name Baeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baeter 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Baeter. 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 12 military records available for the last name Baeter. For the veterans among your Baeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baeter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baeter 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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