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Bahrs Family History

Bahrs 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: Bahri, Bahr, Baars, Barrs, Bahls, Kahrs, Bahre, Bard, Barre, Barr

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Where is the Bahrs family from?

You can see how Bahrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahrs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahrs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bahrs families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bahrs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bahrs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahrs 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 Bahrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahrs. 34% of Bahrs men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bahrs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahrs were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Bahrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bahrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahrs 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Bahrs. 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 377 military records available for the last name Bahrs. For the veterans among your Bahrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahrs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bahrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bahrs in 1962 was 83, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bahrs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahrs 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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