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Bahneman Family History

Bahneman 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: Baseman, Bannerman, Danneman, Vanneman, Breneman, Borneman, Bateman

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Where is the Bahneman family from?

You can see how Bahneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Bahneman families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bahneman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bahneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahneman. 50% of Bahneman men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Bahneman women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bahneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Bahneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahneman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bahneman. 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 151 military records available for the last name Bahneman. For the veterans among your Bahneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahneman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bahneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bahneman in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahneman 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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