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Bachert Name Meaning

German: variant of Bacher

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


Similar surnames: Buchert, Bacher, Becher, Bucher, Borchert, Bachner, Kochert, Batcher

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Where is the Bachert family from?

You can see how Bachert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Bachert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bachert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bachert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachert. 29% of Bachert men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Bachert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachert were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Engineer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bachert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachert 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Bachert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bachert. For the veterans among your Bachert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bachert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bachert in 1948 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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