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Bachmeier Family History

Bachmeier Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German bach ‘stream’ + meier ‘steward tenant farmer’ (see Mayer)

denoting a farmer whose farm lay beside a stream.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bachmeier family from?

You can see how Bachmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bachmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bachmeier families living in Texas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bachmeier's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bachmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachmeier 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 Bachmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bachmeier. 42% of Bachmeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

What Bachmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bachmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachmeier 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Bachmeier. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bachmeier. For the veterans among your Bachmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachmeier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bachmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bachmeier in 1956 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachmeier 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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