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Baugess Family History

Baugess 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: Bauguess, Burgess, Bauwens, Baures, Boggess, Baugus, Bayless, Bauers

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Where is the Baugess family from?

You can see how Baugess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baugess family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baugess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Baugess families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baugess's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Baugess families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baugess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baugess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baugess. 34% of Baugess men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Baugess women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baugess 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Baugess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Baugess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baugess 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Baugess. 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 99 military records available for the last name Baugess. For the veterans among your Baugess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baugess lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Baugess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Baugess in 1962 was 29, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baugess 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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