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Baumhoefner Family History

Baumhoefner 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: Baumhover, Umhoefer, Baumberger, Baumgartner, Baumgarner, Baumgardner

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Where is the Baumhoefner family from?

You can see how Baumhoefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumhoefner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Baumhoefner families living in North Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Baumhoefner's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Baumhoefner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumhoefner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Baumhoefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumhoefner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Baumhoefner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Baumhoefner. For the veterans among your Baumhoefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumhoefner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Baumhoefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Baumhoefner in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baumhoefner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baumhoefner 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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