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Bahk Family History

Bahk 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: Back, Bank, Bark, Bak, Bahl, Bahr, Bahn, Balk, Bah, Bahm

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Where is the Bahk family from?

You can see how Bahk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bahk family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bahk's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Bahk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahk 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 Bahk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bahk. 100% of Bahk 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 Bahk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Bahk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahk 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bahk. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bahk. For the veterans among your Bahk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahk lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Bahk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bahk in 1994 was 64, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahk 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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