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Blahm Family History

Blahm 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: Brahm, Lahm, Blohm, Blaha, Blaum, Beahm, Bluhm, Bahm, Blehm, Blake

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Where is the Blahm family from?

You can see how Blahm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blahm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blahm families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Blahm's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Blahm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blahm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blahm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blahm. 34% of Blahm men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Blahm women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blahm were Butcher and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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What Blahm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Blahm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blahm 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Blahm. 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 37 military records available for the last name Blahm. For the veterans among your Blahm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blahm lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Blahm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blahm in 1967 was 82, and 54 in 2002.

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