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Bayersdorfer Family History

Bayersdorfer 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: Beyersdorf, Arndorfer, Mayerhofer, Beamesderfer, Lauersdorf

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Where is the Bayersdorfer family from?

You can see how Bayersdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayersdorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bayersdorfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bayersdorfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Bayersdorfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bayersdorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayersdorfer 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 Bayersdorfer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Bayersdorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Bayersdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayersdorfer 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Bayersdorfer. 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 319 military records available for the last name Bayersdorfer. For the veterans among your Bayersdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayersdorfer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1998, in the United States, Bayersdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bayersdorfer in 1951 was 46, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayersdorfer 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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