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Baumhover Family History

Baumhover Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Baumhöfer: habitational name for someone from Baumhof in Bavaria.

It can also be considered a topographic name.

The name refers to a field name meaning ‘orchard enclosed stand of trees’.

This reflects the connection to specific geographical features in the region.

Overall, it emphasizes the significance of place in naming conventions.

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


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Where is the Baumhover family from?

You can see how Baumhover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumhover family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumhover families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Baumhover families living in Iowa. This was about 90% of all the recorded Baumhover's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Baumhover families in 1880.
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What did your Baumhover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baumhover. 39% of Baumhover men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

What Baumhover family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Baumhover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumhover 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Baumhover. 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 137 military records available for the last name Baumhover. For the veterans among your Baumhover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumhover lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Baumhover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baumhover in 1961 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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