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Bachelier Family History

Bachelier 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: Bachelder, Bacheller, Bachmeier, Batchelder, Bachler, Bachelor

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Where is the Bachelier family from?

You can see how Bachelier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachelier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachelier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bachelier families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bachelier's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bachelier families in 1891.
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What did your Bachelier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachelier. 20% of Bachelier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bachelier women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Auto Mechanic
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bachelier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Bachelier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachelier 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Bachelier. 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 110 military records available for the last name Bachelier. For the veterans among your Bachelier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachelier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bachelier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bachelier in 1963 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachelier 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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