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Bacchus Family History

Bacchus Name Meaning

English (Bedfordshire): variant of Backus . The form of the name has been assimilated by folk etymology to Latin Bacchus the name of the Greek god of wine. This surname is common in the West Indies and Guyana where it is also found among Muslims. Americanized form of German Backhaus . Assyrian/Chaldean: Latinized or Americanized form of Bakos 2 or its variant Bakus.

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


Similar surnames: Baccus, Bachus, Backhus, Backus, Bacher, Barkus, Backes, Bacus

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Where is the Bacchus family from?

You can see how Bacchus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bacchus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bacchus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Bacchus families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bacchus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bacchus families in 1891.
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What did your Bacchus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bacchus. 60% of Bacchus men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Bacchus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bacchus were Mechanic and Paid Household Duties Part Time. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties Housewife
    3%
  • Paid Household Duties Part Time
    3%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bacchus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bacchus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bacchus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bacchus. For the veterans among your Bacchus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bacchus lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bacchus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bacchus in 1947 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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