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Bachler Family History

Bachler Surname Meaning

South German (Bächler): variant of Bechler.

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


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Where is the Bachler family from?

You can see how Bachler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bachler family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bachler's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Bachler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachler 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 Bachler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachler. 25% of Bachler men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Bachler women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachler were Farming and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • House Work
    11%

What Bachler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bachler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachler 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Bachler. 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 660 military records available for the last name Bachler. For the veterans among your Bachler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bachler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bachler in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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