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Baun Family History

Baun Surname Meaning

Welsh: probably a shortened form of Baughan. This surname is now rare in Britain. German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Baun family from?

You can see how Baun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Baun families living in Leicestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Baun's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Baun families in 1891.
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What did your Baun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baun. 91% of Baun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baun. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Baun. For the veterans among your Baun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baun lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Baun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baun in 1945 was 26, and 88 in 2004.

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