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Bahren Family History

Bahren 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: Bohren, Barren, Bahre, Baron, Barre, Farren, Haren, Warren, Bahri

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Where is the Bahren family from?

You can see how Bahren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bahren families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bahren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahren. 100% of Bahren men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bahren women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Bahren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahren 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bahren. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bahren. For the veterans among your Bahren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bahren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bahren in 1965 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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