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Baad Family History

Baad 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: Bard, Saad, Band, Bald, Baar, Barad, Raad, Baas, Baab, Blad

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Where is the Baad family from?

You can see how Baad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Baad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Baad families living in Ohio. This was about 98% of all the recorded Baad's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Baad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baad. 25% of Baad men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Baad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baad 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Baad. 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 248 military records available for the last name Baad. For the veterans among your Baad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Baad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Baad in 1958 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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