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Bausch Family History

Bausch Name Meaning

German:: from Middle High German būsch ‘fluffy ball’ (which is hung out at an inn when the new wine is served) probably a nickname for a tavern owner who also was a vintner. variant of Baus .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rausch, Busch, Lausch, Barsch, Dausch, Tausch, Bauch, Kausch, Brush

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Where is the Bausch family from?

You can see how Bausch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bausch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bausch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bausch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bausch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bausch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bausch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bausch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bausch. 24% of Bausch men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Bausch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bausch were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bausch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bausch 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bausch. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bausch. For the veterans among your Bausch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bausch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bausch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Bausch in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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