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Bausom Family History

Bausom 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: Basom, Baucom, Baum, Balsam, Baust, Basso, Balcom, Barsoum, Bossom

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Where is the Bausom family from?

You can see how Bausom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bausom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bausom families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bausom's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bausom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bausom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bausom ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bausom ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Bausom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bausom 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bausom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bausom. For the veterans among your Bausom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bausom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bausom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bausom in 1965 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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