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Bahry Family History

Bahry 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: Bahri, Barry, Bahr, Bary, Bahre, Bard, Barre, Barr, Berry, Bury

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Where is the Bahry family from?

You can see how Bahry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bahry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bahry family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bahry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahry 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 Bahry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bahry. 67% of Bahry 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bahry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahry 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Bahry. 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 97 military records available for the last name Bahry. For the veterans among your Bahry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bahry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bahry in 1962 was 69, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bahry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahry 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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