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Bahme Family History

Bahme 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: Bame, Behme, Bahm, Bahe, Bahre, Barre, Baum, Babe, Rahm, Balmer

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Where is the Bahme family from?

You can see how Bahme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahme family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bahme families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bahme's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bahme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahme. 100% of Bahme men worked as an Owner Operator. .

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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

  • Owner Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Bahme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahme 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bahme. 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 105 military records available for the last name Bahme. For the veterans among your Bahme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahme lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bahme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bahme in 1968 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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