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Baringer Family History

Baringer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Böhringer (see Boehringer) and Beringer

and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.

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


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Where is the Baringer family from?

You can see how Baringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Baringer families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Baringer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baringer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baringer 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 Baringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baringer. 20% of Baringer men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Baringer women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baringer were Farming 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
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Baringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Baringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baringer 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Baringer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baringer. For the veterans among your Baringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baringer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Baringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Baringer in 1958 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baringer 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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