Bahrs Family History

Bahrs Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Bahri, Bahr, Baars, Barrs, Bahls, Kahrs, Bahre, Bard, Barre, Barr

7,000 record(s) for Bahrs

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
377	Military Records
819	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Bahrs family from?

You can see how Bahrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahrs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahrs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Bahrs families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bahrs's in USA. California had the highest population of Bahrs families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bahrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahrs. 34% of Bahrs men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bahrs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahrs were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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

34%

Proprietor

23%

Clerk

17%

Farmer

17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

60%

Housekeeper

40%

What Bahrs family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Bahrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahrs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 819 immigration records available for the last name Bahrs. 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.

Military Records

There are 377 military records available for the last name Bahrs. For the veterans among your Bahrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Bahrs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bahrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bahrs in 1962 was 83, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahrs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.