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Bachner Family History

Bachner Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Bacher.

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


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Where is the Bachner family from?

You can see how Bachner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bachner families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bachner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bachner families in 1891.
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What did your Bachner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Tobacconist confectioner Master was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bachner. 100% of Bachner men worked as a Wholesale Tobacconist confectioner Master.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wholesale Tobacconist confectioner Master
    100%

What Bachner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bachner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bachner. 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 Bachner. For the veterans among your Bachner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bachner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bachner in 1960 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachner 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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