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Baumwald Family History

Baumwald 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: Baumgard, Baerwald, Berwald, Buchwald, Baumel, Grunwald, Zumwalt

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Where is the Baumwald family from?

You can see how Baumwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Baumwald families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Baumwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baumwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumwald 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 Baumwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Head Waiter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baumwald. 100% of Baumwald men worked as a Head Waiter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Head Waiter
    100%

What Baumwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Baumwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumwald 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Baumwald. 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 25 military records available for the last name Baumwald. For the veterans among your Baumwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumwald lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Baumwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Baumwald in 1967 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baumwald 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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