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Baelen Family History

Baelen 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: Belen, Bielen, Baeten, Bailen, Baenen, Ballen, Allen, Bailey, Barley

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Where is the Baelen family from?

You can see how Baelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baelen family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Baelen's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Baelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baelen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Baelen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Baelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baelen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Baelen. 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 Baelen. For the veterans among your Baelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baelen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Baelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baelen in 1978 was 67, and 84 in 2001.

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