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Bauhofer Family History

Bauhofer 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: Baumhover, Bauer, Bacher, Baumler, Bashore, Kaufer, Laufer, Buroker

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Where is the Bauhofer family from?

You can see how Bauhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bauhofer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bauhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Bauhofer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bauhofer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bauhofer families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bauhofer 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 Bauhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Diamond Setter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bauhofer. 50% of Bauhofer men worked as a Diamond Setter.

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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

  • Diamond Setter
    50%
  • Dairy Man
    50%

What Bauhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Bauhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bauhofer 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Bauhofer. 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 244 military records available for the last name Bauhofer. For the veterans among your Bauhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bauhofer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bauhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bauhofer in 1967 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bauhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bauhofer 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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