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Baumeyer Family History

Baumeyer 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: Neumeyer, Baumler, Kammeyer, Baumer, Dammeyer, Brimeyer, Harmeyer

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Where is the Baumeyer family from?

You can see how Baumeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Baumeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 61% of all the recorded Baumeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Baumeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumeyer 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 Baumeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumeyer. 50% of Baumeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baumeyer women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Baumeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Baumeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumeyer 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Baumeyer. 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 127 military records available for the last name Baumeyer. For the veterans among your Baumeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baumeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baumeyer in 1964 was 90, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baumeyer 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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