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Baufman Family History

Baufman 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: Kaufman, Bauman, Laufman, Bausman, Backman, Brugman, Barkman, Burman

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Where is the Baufman family from?

You can see how Baufman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baufman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baufman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Baufman families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Baufman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Baufman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baufman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baufman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Baufman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baufman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Baufman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Baufman. For the veterans among your Baufman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baufman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Baufman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Baufman in 1982 was 89, and 94 in 1989.

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