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Bahrke Family History

Bahrke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Bahr.

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


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Where is the Bahrke family from?

You can see how Bahrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahrke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Bahrke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bahrke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bahrke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahrke 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 Bahrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahrke. 34% of Bahrke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bahrke women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bahrke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Bahrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahrke 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Bahrke. 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 169 military records available for the last name Bahrke. For the veterans among your Bahrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahrke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bahrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bahrke in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahrke 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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