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Baugher Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bager or Bäger (see Beger ) or Bacher .

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


Similar surnames: Taugher, Bougher, Bugher, Dougher, Boughner, Brougher, Taucher

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Where is the Baugher family from?

You can see how Baugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baugher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baugher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Baugher families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baugher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baugher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baugher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baugher. 23% of Baugher men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Baugher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baugher were Truck Driver and House Wife. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    5%
  • House Wife
    5%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Baugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baugher 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Baugher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Baugher. For the veterans among your Baugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baugher lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Baugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baugher in 1946 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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