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Bahner Name Meaning

German: variant of Bahn 1 the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ahner, Bohner, Wanner, Biener, Behner, Bachner, Karner, Kasner

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Where is the Bahner family from?

You can see how Bahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bahner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bahner family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bahner's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Bahner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahner 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 Bahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahner. 40% of Bahner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bahner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahner were Carpenter and Saleslady. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahner 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Bahner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bahner. For the veterans among your Bahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bahner in 1958 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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