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Bainum Family History

Bainum Surname Meaning

English (of Welsh origin): variant of Beynon.

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


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Where is the Bainum family from?

You can see how Bainum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bainum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bainum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Bainum families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bainum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bainum families in 1840.
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What did your Bainum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bainum. 35% of Bainum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bainum women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bainum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bainum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bainum 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Bainum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 401 military records available for the last name Bainum. For the veterans among your Bainum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bainum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bainum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bainum in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bainum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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