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Baels Family History

Baels 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: Bahls, Balls, Bails, Bell, Bass, Ball, Banks, Baer, Babel, Bala

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Where is the Baels family from?

You can see how Baels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Baels families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Baels's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Baels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baels ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Baels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baels 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Baels. 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 12 military records available for the last name Baels. For the veterans among your Baels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baels lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Baels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baels in 2001 was 91, and 82 in 2002.

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