This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bachschmidt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bachschmidt Family History

Bachschmidt 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: Waldschmidt, Brockschmidt, Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Goldschmidt, Scheidt

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bachschmidt family from?

You can see how Bachschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bachschmidt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachschmidt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bachschmidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bachschmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Bachschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachschmidt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bachschmidt

Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Bachschmidt. 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.

View all Bachschmidt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Bachschmidt. For the veterans among your Bachschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bachschmidt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bachschmidt family history

Discover More

What is the average Bachschmidt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bachschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bachschmidt in 1965 was 58, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachschmidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachschmidt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bachschmidt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial