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Baring Family History

Baring Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: habitational name from a farm so named which once belonged to a certain Baro and his kin.

The ancient Germanic personal name Baro is from baro ‘man’.

This surname is also established in England.

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


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Where is the Baring family from?

You can see how Baring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baring families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Baring families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Baring's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baring families in 1891.
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What did your Baring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baring. 58% of Baring women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Baring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baring 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Baring. 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 973 military records available for the last name Baring. For the veterans among your Baring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baring lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Baring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Baring in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baring 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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