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Baues Family History

Baues 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: Bauer, Bares, Banes, Baus, Bales, Bakes, Bates, Baures, Bayes, Bauers

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Where is the Baues family from?

You can see how Baues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baues family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Baues families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Baues families living in Kentucky. This was about 77% of all the recorded Baues's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Baues families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baues surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baues. 15% of Baues men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Baues women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baues were Proprietor and Housework. .

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Baues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baues 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Baues. 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 130 military records available for the last name Baues. For the veterans among your Baues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baues lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Baues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baues in 1969 was 72, and 69 in 2002.

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