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Baures Family History

Baures Name Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname.

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


Similar surnames: Bares, Gares, Berres, Burts, Bores, Baris, Baugus, Bures, Barras

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Where is the Baures family from?

You can see how Baures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baures family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Baures families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Baures families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Baures's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Baures families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baures surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baures ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baures. 45% of Baures men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Baures women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baures were Janitor and Housekeeper. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Sewing
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baures 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Baures. 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 118 military records available for the last name Baures. For the veterans among your Baures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baures lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Baures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baures in 1954 was 22, and 88 in 2003.

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