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Baal Family History

Baal Name Meaning

In some cases possibly also a Germanized form of Sorbian Bal . German: habitational name from a place near Aachen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Baab, Bahl, Baar, Bale, Boal, Saal, Beal, Gaal, Ball, Baas

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Where is the Baal family from?

You can see how Baal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Baal families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Baal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baal. 35% of Baal men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Baal women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baal were Farm Laborer and 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
    35%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baal 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Baal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 652 military records available for the last name Baal. For the veterans among your Baal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Baal in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

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