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Baeten Family History

Baeten Surname Meaning

Dutch: metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Beatrix (see Beatrice).

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


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Where is the Baeten family from?

You can see how Baeten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baeten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baeten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Baeten families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baeten's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Baeten families in 1911.
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What did your Baeten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baeten. 53% of Baeten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baeten women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Baeten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Baeten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baeten 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Baeten. 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 300 military records available for the last name Baeten. For the veterans among your Baeten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baeten lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Baeten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Baeten in 1953 was 31, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baeten 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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