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Baechtel Family History

Baechtel 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: Brechtel, Bechtel, Bachtel, Wachtel, Buchtel, Buechel, Baechle

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Where is the Baechtel family from?

You can see how Baechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baechtel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Baechtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Baechtel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Baechtel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Baechtel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baechtel 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 Baechtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baechtel. 50% of Baechtel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Baechtel women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Baechtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Baechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baechtel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Baechtel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Baechtel. For the veterans among your Baechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baechtel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Baechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baechtel in 1962 was 79, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baechtel 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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