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Baima Family History

Baima Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Balma. In some cases possibly also West Frisian: variant of Bajema.This surname is very rare in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Baima family from?

You can see how Baima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baima family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Baima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Baima families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Baima's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Baima families in 1911.
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What did your Baima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baima. 35% of Baima men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baima women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Coal Miner
    16%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Baima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baima 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Baima. 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 251 military records available for the last name Baima. For the veterans among your Baima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baima lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Baima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baima in 1943 was 45, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baima 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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