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Bahara Family History

Bahara 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: Basara, Bahar, Tahara, Bashara, Bara, Bachar, Barbara, Bahri, Barra

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Where is the Bahara family from?

You can see how Bahara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bahara families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahara's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bahara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahara 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 Bahara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahara. 67% of Bahara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Bahara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Bahara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahara 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bahara. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bahara. For the veterans among your Bahara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahara lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bahara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bahara in 1971 was 52, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bahara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahara 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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