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Bahny Family History

Bahny 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: Bahn, Bain, Ban, Bank, Bay, Hahn, Bahri, Barna, Bann, Barry

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Where is the Bahny family from?

You can see how Bahny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bahny families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bahny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahny ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Bahny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahny 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bahny. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bahny. For the veterans among your Bahny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Bahny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bahny in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2000.

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