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Baerger Family History

Baerger Name 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: Berger, Boerger, Barger, Buerger, Berner, Burger, Barber, Beger

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Where is the Baerger family from?

You can see how Baerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baerger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Baerger families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Baerger family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Baerger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Baerger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baerger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baerger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baerger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Baerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baerger 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Baerger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Baerger. For the veterans among your Baerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baerger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Baerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Baerger in 1981 was 89, and 95 in 1991.

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