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Bahnmaier Family History

Bahnmaier 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: Brunmeier, Bachmeier, Bahner, Kazmaier, Barnier, Balmer, Lanier

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Where is the Bahnmaier family from?

You can see how Bahnmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahnmaier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bahnmaier families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahnmaier's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bahnmaier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahnmaier 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 Bahnmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahnmaier. 100% of Bahnmaier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Bahnmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Bahnmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahnmaier 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bahnmaier. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bahnmaier. For the veterans among your Bahnmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahnmaier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bahnmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bahnmaier in 1968 was 75, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bahnmaier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahnmaier 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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