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Northbaum Family History

Northbaum 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: Northam, Rothbaum, Pottebaum, Northway, Northrup, Northup, Nordhaus

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Where is the Northbaum family from?

You can see how Northbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northbaum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Northbaum families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Northbaum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Northbaum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Northbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northbaum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Northbaum. 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 Northbaum. For the veterans among your Northbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northbaum 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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