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Baumgarner Family History

Baumgarner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Baumgartner.

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


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Where is the Baumgarner family from?

You can see how Baumgarner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumgarner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumgarner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Baumgarner families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Baumgarner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Baumgarner families in 1880.
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What did your Baumgarner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumgarner. 40% of Baumgarner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Baumgarner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumgarner were Trucking and 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Trucking
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baumgarner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumgarner 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Baumgarner. 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 245 military records available for the last name Baumgarner. For the veterans among your Baumgarner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumgarner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Baumgarner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Baumgarner in 1959 was 56, and 42 in 2004.

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