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Baumstark Family History

Baumstark Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a strong man from Middle High German boum ‘tree’ + starc ‘strong’.

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


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Where is the Baumstark family from?

You can see how Baumstark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumstark family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Baumstark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Baumstark family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Baumstark's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baumstark families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumstark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baumstark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumstark. 39% of Baumstark men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Baumstark women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumstark were Dentist and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Dentist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Welder
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Baumstark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baumstark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumstark 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Baumstark. 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 302 military records available for the last name Baumstark. For the veterans among your Baumstark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumstark lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Baumstark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Baumstark in 1961 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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