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Bahlen Family History

Bahlen 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: Bohlen, Dahlen, Behlen, Bahler, Bailen, Wahlen, Ballen, Allen, Bailey

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Where is the Bahlen family from?

You can see how Bahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bahlen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bahlen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bahlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahlen 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 Bahlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahlen. 43% of Bahlen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    29%

What Bahlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Bahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahlen 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Bahlen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bahlen. For the veterans among your Bahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bahlen in 1965 was 69, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bahlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahlen 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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