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Bawman Family History

Bawman 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: Bowman, Badman, Barman, Bayman, Bauman, Batman, Lawman, Kalman

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Where is the Bawman family from?

You can see how Bawman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bawman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 12 Bawman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bawman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bawman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bawman 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 Bawman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bawman. 22% of Bawman men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Bawman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bawman were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bawman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawman 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Bawman. 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 398 military records available for the last name Bawman. For the veterans among your Bawman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Bawman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bawman in 1962 was 70, and 98 in 1996.

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