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Baumes Family History

Baumes 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, Balmes, Baures, Barnes, Bauer, James, Baum, Balmer

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Where is the Baumes family from?

You can see how Baumes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baumes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Baumes families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Baumes's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Baumes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumes 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 Baumes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumes. 24% of Baumes men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Baumes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumes were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baumes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumes 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Baumes. 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 252 military records available for the last name Baumes. For the veterans among your Baumes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Baumes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baumes in 1965 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baumes 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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