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Baumgardt Family History

Baumgardt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Baumgarten.

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


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Where is the Baumgardt family from?

You can see how Baumgardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumgardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumgardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Baumgardt families living in Michigan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Baumgardt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Baumgardt families in 1880.
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What did your Baumgardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumgardt. 16% of Baumgardt men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Baumgardt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumgardt were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Baumgardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baumgardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumgardt 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Baumgardt. 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 461 military records available for the last name Baumgardt. For the veterans among your Baumgardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumgardt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Baumgardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Baumgardt in 1951 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

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