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Baiersdorfer Family History

Baiersdorfer 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: Arndorfer, Beamesderfer, Beyersdorf, Lauersdorf, Beversdorf

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Where is the Baiersdorfer family from?

You can see how Baiersdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baiersdorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baiersdorfer family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baiersdorfer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Baiersdorfer families in 1920.
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What did your Baiersdorfer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Baiersdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baiersdorfer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Baiersdorfer. 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 123 military records available for the last name Baiersdorfer. For the veterans among your Baiersdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baiersdorfer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Baiersdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baiersdorfer in 1970 was 57, and 78 in 2002.

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