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Bahlman Family History

Bahlman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bahlmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bahlman family from?

You can see how Bahlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bahlman families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bahlman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bahlman families in 1911.
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What did your Bahlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahlman. 38% of Bahlman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bahlman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahlman were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Bahlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bahlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahlman 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Bahlman. 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 293 military records available for the last name Bahlman. For the veterans among your Bahlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahlman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bahlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bahlman in 1957 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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