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Bahlinger Family History

Bahlinger 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: Bohlinger, Dahlinger, Ballinger, Salinger, Schlinger, Basinger

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Where is the Bahlinger family from?

You can see how Bahlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bahlinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bahlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahlinger. 100% of Bahlinger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Bahlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahlinger 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Bahlinger. 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 136 military records available for the last name Bahlinger. For the veterans among your Bahlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahlinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bahlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bahlinger in 1971 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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