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Baehny Family History

Baehny 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: Bahn, Barany, Boehne, Biehn, Behn, Breheny, Behney, Baena, Baehr

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Where is the Baehny family from?

You can see how Baehny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baehny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baehny family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Baehny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baehny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baehny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Baehny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baehny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Baehny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Baehny. For the veterans among your Baehny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baehny lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Baehny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Baehny in 1985 was 68, and 73 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baehny 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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