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Bahrmann Family History

Bahrmann 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: Behrmann, Barmann, Bahlmann, Bermann, Karmann, Ehrmann, Bohlmann

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Where is the Bahrmann family from?

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

What did your Bahrmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sheep Herder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bahrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahrmann 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Bahrmann. 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 83 military records available for the last name Bahrmann. For the veterans among your Bahrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahrmann lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Bahrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bahrmann in 1971 was 98, and 79 in 2000.

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