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Baehman Family History

Baehman 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: Bachman, Rahman, Backman, Berman, Ashman, Lachman, Barkman, Beeman

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Where is the Baehman family from?

You can see how Baehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baehman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baehman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Baehman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Baehman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Baehman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baehman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baehman. 100% of Baehman men worked as a Hired Hand.

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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

  • Hired Hand
    100%

What Baehman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Baehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baehman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Baehman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Baehman. For the veterans among your Baehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baehman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Baehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Baehman in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baehman 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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