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Baier Name Meaning

German: variant of Bayer .

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


Similar surnames: Beier, Maier, Bailer, Blier, Bazer, Bair, Bader, Bier, Payer, Bale

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Where is the Baier family from?

You can see how Baier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Baier families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Baier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Baier. 69% of Baier 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Dairyman
    19%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Baier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baier 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Baier. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Baier. For the veterans among your Baier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baier lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Baier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baier in 1944 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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