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Baes Family History

Baes Name Meaning

Flemish: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Bazo based on the element bad (from badhuo) ‘battle’. Alternatively of the same origin as Dutch Baas . Hispanic (mainly Philippines): variant of Baez .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bass, Baer, Bares, Bas, Bies, Banes, Baas, Baus, Bales, Bakes

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Where is the Baes family from?

You can see how Baes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Baes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Baes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Baes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baes. 32% of Baes men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Baes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baes were Operator and Domestic. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Domestic
    19%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Baes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baes 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Baes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baes. For the veterans among your Baes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Baes in 1964 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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