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Baucom Family History

Baucom Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Balcombe (see Balcom).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baucom family from?

You can see how Baucom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baucom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baucom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Baucom families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baucom's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Baucom families in 1891.
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What did your Baucom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baucom. 27% of Baucom men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Baucom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baucom were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%

What Baucom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Baucom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baucom 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Baucom. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Baucom. For the veterans among your Baucom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baucom lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Baucom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baucom in 1949 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baucom 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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