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Baumaster Family History

Baumaster 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: Lamaster, Bowmaster, Baumeister, Burmaster, Macmaster, Master

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Where is the Baumaster family from?

You can see how Baumaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Baumaster families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baumaster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baumaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumaster 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 Baumaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumaster. 34% of Baumaster men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baumaster women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumaster were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Baumaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Baumaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumaster 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Baumaster. 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 45 military records available for the last name Baumaster. For the veterans among your Baumaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumaster lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Baumaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baumaster in 1970 was 67, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baumaster 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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