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Bahrenberg Family History

Bahrenberg 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: Bahrenburg, Ehrenberg, Arenberg, Wehrenberg, Falkenberg, Kallenberg

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Where is the Bahrenberg family from?

You can see how Bahrenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahrenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahrenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bahrenberg families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bahrenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bahrenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahrenberg 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 Bahrenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Body Rept Patg was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahrenberg. 100% of Bahrenberg men worked as a Body Rept Patg.

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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

  • Body Rept Patg
    100%

What Bahrenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bahrenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahrenberg 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Bahrenberg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bahrenberg. For the veterans among your Bahrenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahrenberg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Bahrenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bahrenberg in 1974 was 53, and 73 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bahrenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahrenberg 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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