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Baumgard Family History

Baumgard Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Baumgarten.

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


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Where is the Baumgard family from?

You can see how Baumgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baumgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Baumgard families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Baumgard's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Baumgard families in 1911.
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What did your Baumgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumgard. 31% of Baumgard men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Baumgard women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumgard were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baumgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumgard 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Baumgard. 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 304 military records available for the last name Baumgard. For the veterans among your Baumgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumgard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baumgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Baumgard in 1963 was 90, and 82 in 2004.

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