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Bachrach Family History

Bachrach Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Bacharach . This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Bacharach, Bachmann, Barasch, Barach, Brach, Bachman, Schach, Barash

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Where is the Bachrach family from?

You can see how Bachrach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachrach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bachrach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 53 Bachrach families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bachrach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bachrach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachrach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bachrach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachrach. 36% of Bachrach men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Bachrach women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachrach were Clerk and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Operator
    10%
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What Bachrach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bachrach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachrach 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bachrach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Bachrach. For the veterans among your Bachrach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachrach lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bachrach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bachrach in 1954 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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