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Bacmeister Family History

Bacmeister 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: Baumeister, Burmeister, Hameister, Hachmeister, Ballester, Meister

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Where is the Bacmeister family from?

You can see how Bacmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bacmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bacmeister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bacmeister families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bacmeister's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bacmeister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bacmeister 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 Bacmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bacmeister. 60% of Bacmeister men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Bacmeister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Bacmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bacmeister 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bacmeister. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bacmeister. For the veterans among your Bacmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bacmeister lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bacmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bacmeister in 1969 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bacmeister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bacmeister 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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