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Bachtal Family History

Bachtal 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: Bachtel, Buchta, Bachar, Wachtel, Buchtel, Bacha, Bachman, Hachtel

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Where is the Bachtal family from?

You can see how Bachtal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachtal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bachtal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bachtal family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bachtal's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bachtal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachtal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Bachtal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachtal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bachtal. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bachtal. For the veterans among your Bachtal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachtal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Bachtal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bachtal in 1974 was 46, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachtal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachtal 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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