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Baughm Family History

Baughm Surname 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: Baugh, Baughn, Baum, Haugh, Waugh, Bough, Haught, Haughn, Bauch

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Where is the Baughm family from?

You can see how Baughm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baughm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Baughm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Baughm family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baughm's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Baughm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baughm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baughm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baughm. 100% of Baughm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Baughm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Baughm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baughm 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Baughm. 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 45 military records available for the last name Baughm. For the veterans among your Baughm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baughm lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Baughm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baughm in 1973 was 57, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baughm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baughm 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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