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Baumfield Family History

Baumfield 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: Brumfield, Barfield, Caufield, Banfield, Caulfield, Burfield

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Where is the Baumfield family from?

You can see how Baumfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Baumfield families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baumfield's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Baumfield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Baumfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumfield 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Baumfield. 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 22 military records available for the last name Baumfield. For the veterans among your Baumfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumfield lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Baumfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Baumfield in 1978 was 90, and 87 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baumfield 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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