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Baush Family History

Baush 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: Brush, Baust, Bush, Baksh, Baus, Bausch, Bash, Bauch, Blush, Baugh

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Where is the Baush family from?

You can see how Baush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baush family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Baush families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baush's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Baush families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baush. 42% of Baush men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baush women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baush were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Baush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baush 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Baush. 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 180 military records available for the last name Baush. For the veterans among your Baush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baush lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Baush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baush in 1962 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baush 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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