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Baumbach Family History

Baumbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Baumbach for example in Hesse Baden Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Baumbach family from?

You can see how Baumbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Baumbach families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Baumbach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baumbach families in 1911.
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What did your Baumbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Baumbach. 72% of Baumbach men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Baumbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumbach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baumbach. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Baumbach. For the veterans among your Baumbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumbach lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Baumbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Baumbach in 1951 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baumbach 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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