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Baumgaertner Family History

Baumgaertner 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: Baumgartner, Baumgarner, Baumgardner, Baumgarten, Baumgartel

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Where is the Baumgaertner family from?

You can see how Baumgaertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumgaertner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumgaertner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Baumgaertner families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Baumgaertner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baumgaertner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumgaertner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baumgaertner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumgaertner. 31% of Baumgaertner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baumgaertner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumgaertner were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Minister
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baumgaertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumgaertner 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Baumgaertner. 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 187 military records available for the last name Baumgaertner. For the veterans among your Baumgaertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumgaertner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Baumgaertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baumgaertner in 1965 was 93, and 100 in 2004.

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