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Baom Family History

Baom 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: Bao, Baum, Boom, Blom, Basom, Brom, Baim, Bahm, Ham, Baron

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Where is the Baom family from?

You can see how Baom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Baom families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Baom's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Baom families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Baom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baom 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Baom. 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 3 military records available for the last name Baom. For the veterans among your Baom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baom lifespan?

Average Baom life expectancy in 1976 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baom 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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