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Baertschy Family History

Baertschy 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: Bertschy, Bartsch, Bertsch, Bertsche, Barsch, Foertsch, Badertscher

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Where is the Baertschy family from?

You can see how Baertschy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baertschy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baertschy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Baertschy families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Baertschy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Baertschy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baertschy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baertschy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baertschy. 100% of Baertschy women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Baertschy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baertschy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Baertschy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Baertschy. For the veterans among your Baertschy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baertschy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Baertschy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baertschy in 1976 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

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