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Bahmeier Family History

Bahmeier 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: Bachmeier, Brammeier, Buchmeier, Wehmeier, Lohmeier, Balmer, Schreier

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Where is the Bahmeier family from?

You can see how Bahmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bahmeier families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bahmeier's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Bahmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Bahmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahmeier 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bahmeier. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bahmeier. For the veterans among your Bahmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahmeier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bahmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bahmeier in 1968 was 84, and 86 in 2002.

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