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Bachem Family History

Bachem 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: Bacher, Bache, Beachem, Bach, Becher, Bachar, Rachel, Bucher, Tache

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Where is the Bachem family from?

You can see how Bachem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bachem family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bachem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachem 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 Bachem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bachem. 100% of Bachem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bachem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Bachem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachem 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Bachem. 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 315 military records available for the last name Bachem. For the veterans among your Bachem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachem lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Bachem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bachem in 1957 was 85, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachem 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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