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Baesler Family History

Baesler 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: Baessler, Basler, Baehler, Besler, Bresler, Bassler, Bieler, Tasler

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Where is the Baesler family from?

You can see how Baesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Baesler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baesler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Baesler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baesler. 73% of Baesler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baesler 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Baesler. 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 263 military records available for the last name Baesler. For the veterans among your Baesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baesler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Baesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Baesler in 1961 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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