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Bahne Family History

Bahne 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: Baune, Bahn, Bane, Hahne, Bahner, Bayne, Baine, Behne, Bohne, Bahe

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Where is the Bahne family from?

You can see how Bahne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Bahne families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bahne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bahne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahne 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 Bahne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahne. 63% of Bahne men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bahne women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahne were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Bahne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Bahne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahne 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Bahne. 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 239 military records available for the last name Bahne. For the veterans among your Bahne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahne lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bahne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bahne in 1972 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahne 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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