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Baitzel Family History

Baitzel 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: Batzel, Beitzel, Bartel, Baize, Reitzel, Neitzel, Raithel, Weitzel

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Where is the Baitzel family from?

You can see how Baitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Baitzel family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Baitzel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baitzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baitzel 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 Baitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baitzel. 100% of Baitzel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baitzel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Baitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Baitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baitzel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Baitzel. 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 95 military records available for the last name Baitzel. For the veterans among your Baitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baitzel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Baitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baitzel in 1969 was 68, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baitzel 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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