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Bachtler Family History

Bachtler 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: Wachtler, Bachler, Achter, Bacher, Wachter, Pachter, Bichler, Bechler

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Where is the Bachtler family from?

You can see how Bachtler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachtler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bachtler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bachtler families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachtler's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Bachtler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachtler 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 Bachtler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bachtler. 50% of Bachtler men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Bachtler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Bachtler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachtler 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bachtler. 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 294 military records available for the last name Bachtler. For the veterans among your Bachtler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachtler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Bachtler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bachtler in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachtler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachtler 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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