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Baim Family History

Baim Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Beim.

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


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Where is the Baim family from?

You can see how Baim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Baim families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 60% of all the recorded Baim's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Baim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baim. 14% of Baim men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Baim women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baim were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baim 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Baim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 394 military records available for the last name Baim. For the veterans among your Baim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baim lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Baim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Baim in 1956 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baim ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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