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Bachus Name Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Backus . German: variant of Backhaus .

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


Similar surnames: Baccus, Bacchus, Backhus, Backus, Backes, Bacus, Bacher, Bache, Backs

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Where is the Bachus family from?

You can see how Bachus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Bachus families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bachus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bachus families in 1911.
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What did your Bachus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bachus. 100% of Bachus men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bachus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachus 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Bachus. 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 Bachus. For the veterans among your Bachus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachus lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bachus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bachus in 1948 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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