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Bapter Family History

Bapter 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, Barter, Baxter, Bater, Apter, Banter, Cater, Baker, Master

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Where is the Bapter family from?

You can see how Bapter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bapter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bapter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Bapter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bapter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bapter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bapter 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 Bapter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bapter. 100% of Bapter men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bapter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bapter 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Bapter. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bapter. For the veterans among your Bapter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bapter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bapter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bapter

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