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Baach Family History

Baach 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: Balch, Bach, Brach, Beach, Baack, Basch, Blach, Barch, Bauch, Barach

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Where is the Baach family from?

You can see how Baach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Baach families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Baach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baach 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 Baach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baach. 29% of Baach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baach women worked as an Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baach were Farm Helper and Practical Nurse.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farm Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant
    50%
  • Practical Nurse
    50%

What Baach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Baach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baach 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Baach. 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 140 military records available for the last name Baach. For the veterans among your Baach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baach in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baach 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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