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Baa Family History

Baa Name 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: Bao, Ban, Bara, Basa, Baba, Ba, Bay, Bau, Bai, Bala

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Where is the Baa family from?

You can see how Baa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baa family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baa's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Baa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Baa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baa 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Baa. 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 14 military records available for the last name Baa. For the veterans among your Baa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baa lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Baa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Baa in 1975 was 55, and 53 in 2004.

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