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Baen Family History

Baen 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: Bain, Ban, Baer, Ben, Bien, Bann, Been, Boen, Bahn, Baten

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Where is the Baen family from?

You can see how Baen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Baen families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Baen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baen 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 Baen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baen. 43% of Baen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Baen women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baen were Shipping Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Shipping Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Baen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baen 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Baen. 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 515 military records available for the last name Baen. For the veterans among your Baen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Baen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Baen in 1966 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baen 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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