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Bahley Family History

Bahley 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: Bailey, Barley, Bagley, Bazley, Bakley, Badley, Batley, Bahler

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Where is the Bahley family from?

You can see how Bahley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bahley families living in Texas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bahley's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bahley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahley 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 135 census records available for the last name Bahley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bahley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bahley. For the veterans among your Bahley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bahley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bahley in 1966 was 79, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahley 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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