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Baedeker Family History

Baedeker 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: Boedeker, Bandemer, Beeker, Bodeker, Snedeker, Baeder, Bleeker

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Where is the Baedeker family from?

You can see how Baedeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baedeker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Baedeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Baedeker families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Baedeker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Baedeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baedeker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baedeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baedeker. 100% of Baedeker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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What Baedeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Baedeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baedeker 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Baedeker. 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 459 military records available for the last name Baedeker. For the veterans among your Baedeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baedeker lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Baedeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Baedeker in 1992 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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