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Baester Family History

Baester 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: Bester, Balster, Brester, Boester, Master, Bruster, Easter, Tester

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Where is the Baester family from?

You can see how Baester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baester family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Baester families living in Angus. This was about 56% of all the recorded Baester's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Baester families in 1871.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baester ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Baester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baester 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Baester. 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 2 military records available for the last name Baester. For the veterans among your Baester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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