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Bahm Name Meaning

South German: variant of Baum .

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


Similar surnames: Baum, Bahe, Bihm, Behm, Hahm, Nahm, Rahm, Dahm, Baur, Saum

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Where is the Bahm family from?

You can see how Bahm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bahm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bahm family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bahm's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bahm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahm. 29% of Bahm men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Bahm women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahm were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bahm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahm 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Bahm. 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 Bahm. For the veterans among your Bahm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahm lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bahm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bahm in 1953 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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