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Dach Family History

Dach Name Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German dahe tahe ‘mud clay’ for a settler on clayey soil or occupational name for someone working with clay or for a roofer.

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


Similar surnames: Hach, Rach, Bach, Ach, Dachs, Drach, Zach, Dash, Gach, Kach

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Where is the Dach family from?

You can see how Dach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Dach families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dach. 100% of Dach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dach 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Dach. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dach. For the veterans among your Dach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dach in 1963 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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