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Baumgarter Family History

Baumgarter 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: Baumgarten, Baumgartner, Baumgartel, Baumgarner, Baumgart

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Where is the Baumgarter family from?

You can see how Baumgarter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumgarter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baumgarter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Baumgarter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Baumgarter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Baumgarter families in 1880.
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What did your Baumgarter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumgarter. 17% of Baumgarter men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Baumgarter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumgarter were Baker and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baumgarter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumgarter 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Baumgarter. 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 97 military records available for the last name Baumgarter. For the veterans among your Baumgarter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumgarter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Baumgarter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baumgarter in 1958 was 51, and 69 in 1996.

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