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Baumel Family History

Baumel Name Meaning

South German (also Austria) (Bäumel): diminutive of Baum . French: topographic name derived from balma ‘cave; jutting rock’ a word of pre-Roman origin (see Balma ). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Baumöl ‘olive oil’ literally ‘tree oil’.

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


Similar surnames: Baum, Bandel, Baumer, Baumler, Hamel, Babel, Balmer, Bluemel, Hammel

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Where is the Baumel family from?

You can see how Baumel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baumel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baumel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Baumel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Baumel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baumel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baumel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baumel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baumel. 23% of Baumel men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Baumel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baumel were Tailor and Servant. .

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baumel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baumel 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Baumel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baumel. For the veterans among your Baumel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baumel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Baumel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Baumel in 1945 was 50, and 58 in 2003.

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