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Bahem Family History

Bahem Surname 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: Baham, Bahm, Bahe, Baker, Bauer, Baum, Baer, Babel, Babe, Rahm

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Where is the Bahem family from?

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

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bahem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Bahem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahem 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bahem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Bahem. For the veterans among your Bahem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bahem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bahem in 1967 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahem 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.

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