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Bachtell Family History

Bachtell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel ) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname such as Bechtold .

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


Similar surnames: Bachtel, Bechdel, Bechtle, Castell, Martell, Bachert, Bacher, Austell

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Where is the Bachtell family from?

You can see how Bachtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachtell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachtell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bachtell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachtell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Bachtell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachtell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bachtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachtell. 18% of Bachtell men worked as a Laborer and 44% of Bachtell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachtell were Truck Driver 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
    18%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    44%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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What Bachtell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bachtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachtell 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Bachtell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 531 military records available for the last name Bachtell. For the veterans among your Bachtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachtell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bachtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bachtell in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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