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Bavinger Family History

Bavinger 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: Basinger, Avinger, Baringer, Favinger, Beringer, Salinger, Bedinger

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Where is the Bavinger family from?

You can see how Bavinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bavinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bavinger family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bavinger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bavinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavinger 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 Bavinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Bavinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavinger 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 immigration records available for the last name Bavinger. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bavinger. For the veterans among your Bavinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Bavinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bavinger in 1966 was 76, and 51 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bavinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavinger 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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