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Bahman Family History

Bahman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rahman, Badman, Barman, Bayman, Bachman, Dahman, Bauman, Buhman

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Where is the Bahman family from?

You can see how Bahman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bahman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bahman families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bahman's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Bahman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahman 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 Bahman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahman. 30% of Bahman men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Retired Farmer
    20%

What Bahman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Bahman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahman 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Bahman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Bahman. For the veterans among your Bahman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bahman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bahman in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bahman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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