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Bambach Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Baumbach or a habitational name from a lost place in northern Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Baumbach, Balbach, Dambach, Wambach, Kalmbach, Limbach, Rombach

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Where is the Bambach family from?

You can see how Bambach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bambach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bambach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Bambach families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bambach's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bambach families in 1880.
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What did your Bambach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bambach. 30% of Bambach men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bambach women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bambach were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bambach 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Bambach. 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 550 military records available for the last name Bambach. For the veterans among your Bambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bambach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bambach in 1962 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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