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Baumgartel Family History

Baumgartel Surname Meaning

South German (Baumgärtel): from a diminutive of Baumgarten.

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


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Where is the Baumgartel family from?

You can see how Baumgartel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumgartel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumgartel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Baumgartel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Baumgartel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Baumgartel families in 1880.
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What did your Baumgartel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumgartel. 30% of Baumgartel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Baumgartel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumgartel were Minister and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Minister
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baumgartel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumgartel 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Baumgartel. 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 Baumgartel. For the veterans among your Baumgartel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumgartel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Baumgartel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baumgartel in 1957 was 59, and 85 in 2003.

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