Baas Family History

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Baas Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: nickname or occupational name from Dutch and Low German baas ‘master’, ‘overseer’, ‘boss’, also ‘well-respected person’. Dutch: patronymic from the Germanic personal name Baso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Faas, Haas, Laas, Bass, Bras, Baar, Baars, Kaas, Blas, Waas

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Baas Family Origin

Where is the Baas family from?

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You can see how Baas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baas families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Baas families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Baas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Baas Family Occupations

What did your Baas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Switchman was the top reported job for people in the CA named Baas.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Switchman
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Baas Historical Records

What Baas family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Baas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Baas. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Baas. For the veterans among your Baas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Baas Life Expectancy

What is the average Baas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Baas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baas in 1957 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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