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Baumen Family History

Baumen 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: Baumel, Baumer, Paumen, Bauman, Bauer, Baum, Balmer, Mammen, Buren

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Where is the Baumen family from?

You can see how Baumen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Baumen families living in Connecticut. This was about 11% of all the recorded Baumen's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Baumen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumen 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 Baumen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumen. 55% of Baumen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baumen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Baumen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Baumen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumen 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Baumen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baumen. For the veterans among your Baumen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Baumen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Baumen in 1976 was 75, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baumen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baumen 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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