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Bauermeister Family History

Bauermeister Surname Meaning

German: standardized variant of Burmeister. Compare Bowermaster.

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


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Where is the Bauermeister family from?

You can see how Bauermeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bauermeister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bauermeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bauermeister families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bauermeister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bauermeister families in 1891.
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What did your Bauermeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bauermeister. 50% of Bauermeister men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bauermeister women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bauermeister were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Bauermeister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bauermeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bauermeister 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Bauermeister. 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 914 military records available for the last name Bauermeister. For the veterans among your Bauermeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bauermeister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bauermeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bauermeister in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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