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Bachus Family History

Bachus Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Backus. German: variant of Backhaus.

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


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Where is the Bachus family from?

You can see how Bachus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Bachus families living in Leicestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bachus's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bachus families in 1891.
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What did your Bachus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachus. 23% of Bachus men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Bachus women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachus were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    26%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Cook
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 639 immigration records available for the last name Bachus. 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 Bachus. For the veterans among your Bachus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachus lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bachus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bachus in 1948 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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