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Baetz Family History

Baetz Surname Meaning

German (Bätz): variant of Betz. Compare Batz.

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


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Where is the Baetz family from?

You can see how Baetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baetz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Baetz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Baetz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baetz 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 Baetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baetz. 19% of Baetz men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Baetz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baetz were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Baetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Baetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baetz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baetz. 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 538 military records available for the last name Baetz. For the veterans among your Baetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baetz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Baetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Baetz in 1944 was 24, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baetz 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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