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Bahnak Family History

Bahnak 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: Bank, Barak, Barna, Banik, Bahn, Manak, Bahar, Baham, Bacak, Hanak

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Where is the Bahnak family from?

You can see how Bahnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bahnak families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bahnak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bahnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahnak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bahnak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Bahnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahnak 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bahnak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bahnak. For the veterans among your Bahnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahnak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Bahnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bahnak in 1972 was 66, and 92 in 2002.

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