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Bachel Family History

Bachel 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: Bacher, Rachel, Kachel, Bache, Bechel, Bachtel, Dachel, Bach, Becher

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Where is the Bachel family from?

You can see how Bachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bachel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bachel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bachel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachel. 24% of Bachel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bachel women worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Bachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachel 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Bachel. 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 235 military records available for the last name Bachel. For the veterans among your Bachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bachel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bachel in 1967 was 77, and 66 in 2002.

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