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Bachofner Family History

Bachofner 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: Bachner, Bacher, Buchner, Lachner, Bachmeier, Banholzer, Bachhuber

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Where is the Bachofner family from?

You can see how Bachofner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachofner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bachofner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bachofner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachofner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bachofner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachofner 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 Bachofner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachofner. 60% of Bachofner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bachofner women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Shipping Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bachofner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Bachofner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachofner 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Bachofner. 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 83 military records available for the last name Bachofner. For the veterans among your Bachofner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachofner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bachofner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bachofner in 1962 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachofner 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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