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Bahling Family History

Bahling 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: Dahling, Balling, Behling, Bohling, Barling, Billing, Halling

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Where is the Bahling family from?

You can see how Bahling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Bahling families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bahling's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bahling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahling. 29% of Bahling men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bahling women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahling were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bahling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahling 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Bahling. 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 75 military records available for the last name Bahling. For the veterans among your Bahling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bahling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bahling in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

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