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Baxtrum Family History

Baxtrum 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: Bartram, Butrum, Buttrum, Baum, Bertram, Borum, Narum, Antrim, Barnum

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Where is the Baxtrum family from?

You can see how Baxtrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxtrum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baxtrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Baxtrum families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Baxtrum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baxtrum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baxtrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baxtrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baxtrum. 60% of Baxtrum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baxtrum women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Baxtrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Baxtrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxtrum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Baxtrum. 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 20 military records available for the last name Baxtrum. For the veterans among your Baxtrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baxtrum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Baxtrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Baxtrum in 1968 was 62, and 70 in 1998.

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