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Baerwald Family History

Baerwald Surname Meaning

German (Bärwald):: variant of Berwald habitational name from any of several places called Bärwalde in the eastern parts of Germany.

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


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Where is the Baerwald family from?

You can see how Baerwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baerwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baerwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Baerwald families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Baerwald's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baerwald families in 1880.
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What did your Baerwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baerwald. 36% of Baerwald men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baerwald women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baerwald were Farming 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Baerwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baerwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baerwald 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Baerwald. 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 294 military records available for the last name Baerwald. For the veterans among your Baerwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baerwald lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Baerwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baerwald in 1958 was 65, and 94 in 2004.

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