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Bahnken Family History

Bahnken 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: Bahnsen, Behnken, Mahnken, Banken, Banker, Bakken, Bohnen, Brunken

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Where is the Bahnken family from?

You can see how Bahnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahnken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bahnken families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bahnken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bahnken families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Bahnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahnken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bahnken. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bahnken. For the veterans among your Bahnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahnken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Bahnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bahnken in 1968 was 74, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahnken 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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