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Baler Family History

Baler 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: Baker, Bauer, Baer, Balmer, Bayer, Bader, Balter, Faler, Balser

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Where is the Baler family from?

You can see how Baler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Baler families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baler's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Baler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baler. 34% of Baler men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Baler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baler were Farming and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Baler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baler 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Baler. 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 946 military records available for the last name Baler. For the veterans among your Baler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baler in 1964 was 59, and 97 in 2004.

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