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Bahle Family History

Bahle 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: Bahl, Balle, Bohle, Mahle, Baile, Bahler, Dahle, Behle, Bahls, Wahle

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Where is the Bahle family from?

You can see how Bahle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bahle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bahle family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bahle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahle 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 Bahle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahle. 50% of Bahle men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bahle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahle were Mason and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mason
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bahle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahle 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Bahle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 293 military records available for the last name Bahle. For the veterans among your Bahle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bahle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bahle in 1961 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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