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Baechtold Family History

Baechtold 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: Bechtold, Bechthold, Bechtol, Berchtold, Brechtel, Archbold, Baechle

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Where is the Baechtold family from?

You can see how Baechtold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baechtold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Baechtold families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Baechtold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Baechtold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baechtold 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 Baechtold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baechtold. 43% of Baechtold men 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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Accountant
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Baechtold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Baechtold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baechtold 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Baechtold. 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 81 military records available for the last name Baechtold. For the veterans among your Baechtold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baechtold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Baechtold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Baechtold in 1966 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baechtold 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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