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Baerresen Family History

Baerresen 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: Barrese, Borresen, Bergesen, Barrere, Arnesen, Bernsen, Marrese

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Where is the Baerresen family from?

You can see how Baerresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baerresen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baerresen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Baerresen families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Baerresen's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Baerresen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baerresen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baerresen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Baerresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baerresen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Baerresen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Baerresen. For the veterans among your Baerresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baerresen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Baerresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Baerresen in 1964 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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