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Bachofer Family History

Bachofer Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for a farmer living by a stream (see Bach and Hofer).

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


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Where is the Bachofer family from?

You can see how Bachofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachofer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bachofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bachofer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachofer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bachofer families in 1891.
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What did your Bachofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachofer. 28% of Bachofer men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Bachofer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Plumber
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bachofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bachofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachofer 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Bachofer. 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 244 military records available for the last name Bachofer. For the veterans among your Bachofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachofer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bachofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bachofer in 1952 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachofer 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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