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Baeyens Family History

Baeyens 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: Bauwens, Boelens, Baeten, Saelens, Bayes, Baenen, Boyens, Blevens

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Where is the Baeyens family from?

You can see how Baeyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baeyens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Baeyens families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baeyens's in USA. California had the highest population of Baeyens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baeyens 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 Baeyens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Separator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baeyens. 50% of Baeyens men worked as a Separator.

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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

  • Separator
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Baeyens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Baeyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baeyens 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Baeyens. 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 32 military records available for the last name Baeyens. For the veterans among your Baeyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baeyens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Baeyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Baeyens in 1965 was 88, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baeyens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baeyens 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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