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Baurs Family History

Baurs 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: Baars, Barrs, Baus, Baures, Baur, Bauers, Bard, Barre, Barr, Bauer

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Where is the Baurs family from?

You can see how Baurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baurs family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baurs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Baurs families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baurs's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Baurs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baurs 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 Baurs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Piece Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baurs. 34% of Baurs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Baurs women worked as a Piece Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baurs were Clerk and Laundress.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Piece Work
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Baurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baurs 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Baurs. 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 47 military records available for the last name Baurs. For the veterans among your Baurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baurs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Baurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baurs in 1965 was 65, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baurs 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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