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Bachr Family History

Bachr Name 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: Bach, Bachar, Bacher, Bahr, Bache, Bacha, Bacho, Baehr, Baker, Barr

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Where is the Bachr family from?

You can see how Bachr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bachr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bachr families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bachr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bachr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bachr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachr. 27% of Bachr men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Bachr women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachr were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Bachr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachr 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bachr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Bachr. For the veterans among your Bachr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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