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Bauldwin Family History

Bauldwin 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: Baldwin, Mauldin, Bouldin, Baudoin, Baudin, Gauldin, Maudlin, Budin

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Where is the Bauldwin family from?

You can see how Bauldwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bauldwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bauldwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bauldwin family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bauldwin's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Bauldwin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bauldwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bauldwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bauldwin. 45% of Bauldwin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bauldwin women worked as a Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Lawyer
    15%
  • Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bauldwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bauldwin 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bauldwin. 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 163 military records available for the last name Bauldwin. For the veterans among your Bauldwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bauldwin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bauldwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bauldwin in 1969 was 70, and 72 in 2002.

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