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Bahney Family History

Bahney 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: Barney, Baney, Behney, Bahner, Barnes, Bailey, Barley, Radney, Haney

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Where is the Bahney family from?

You can see how Bahney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bahney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bahney families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bahney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahney 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 Bahney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahney. 27% of Bahney 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

What Bahney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bahney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahney 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bahney. 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 249 military records available for the last name Bahney. For the veterans among your Bahney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bahney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bahney in 1963 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bahney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahney 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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