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Baunton Family History

Baunton Name 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: Taunton, Banton, Brunton, Bunton, Manton, Buxton, Hunton, Boynton

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Where is the Baunton family from?

You can see how Baunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baunton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Baunton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Baunton families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Baunton's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Baunton families in 1880.
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What did your Baunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baunton. 67% of Baunton 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Teacher At Private School
    20%
  • Household Duties
    14%
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Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Baunton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baunton 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Baunton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Baunton. For the veterans among your Baunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baunton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Baunton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Baunton in 1964 was 85, and 94 in 1987.

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