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Bael Family History

Bael 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: Ball, Baer, Babel, Bel, Bahl, Bail, Biel, Bal, Basel, Beel

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Where is the Bael family from?

You can see how Bael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bael family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bael family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bael's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bael families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bael 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 Bael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bael. 12% of Bael men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Bael women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bael were Manager and Manager. .

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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

  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Beautician
    9%
  • Manager
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bael 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Bael. 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 384 military records available for the last name Bael. For the veterans among your Bael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bael lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bael in 1970 was 90, and 79 in 2004.

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