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Bauerbach Family History

Bauerbach 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: Auerbach, Fauerbach, Feuerbach, Averbach, Lauterbach, Baumbach

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Where is the Bauerbach family from?

You can see how Bauerbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bauerbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bauerbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bauerbach families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bauerbach's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bauerbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bauerbach 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 Bauerbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bauerbach. 50% of Bauerbach men worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bauerbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bauerbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bauerbach 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bauerbach. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bauerbach. For the veterans among your Bauerbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bauerbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bauerbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bauerbach in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bauerbach 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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