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Baehnk Family History

Baehnk Name 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: Bank, Bahn, Boehne, Biehn, Behn, Boehnke, Behnke, Baena, Baehr, Daehn

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baehnk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Baehnk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baehnk 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Baehnk. 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 27 military records available for the last name Baehnk. For the veterans among your Baehnk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baehnk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baehnk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baehnk in 1964 was 77, and 47 in 2004.

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