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Baucum Family History

Baucum 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 Baucum family from?

You can see how Baucum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baucum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baucum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Baucum families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baucum's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Baucum families in 1891.
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What did your Baucum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baucum. 30% of Baucum men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Baucum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baucum were Carpenter 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Baucum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baucum 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Baucum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baucum. For the veterans among your Baucum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baucum lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Baucum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Baucum in 1944 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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