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Bainger Family History

Bainger 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: Basinger, Bainter, Binger, Baringer, Bainer, Bringer, Painter

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Where is the Bainger family from?

You can see how Bainger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bainger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bainger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Bainger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bainger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bainger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bainger 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 Bainger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bainger. 25% of Bainger men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Bainger women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bainger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Bainger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bainger 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bainger. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bainger. For the veterans among your Bainger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bainger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Bainger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bainger in 1960 was 55, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bainger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bainger 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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