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Baecht Family History

Baecht Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brecht, Becht, Balch, Bach, Hecht, Luecht, Bracht, Baert, Recht

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Where is the Baecht family from?

You can see how Baecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Baecht families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Baecht's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baecht 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 Baecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baecht. 34% of Baecht men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Baecht women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baecht were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Baecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Baecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baecht 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Baecht. 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 49 military records available for the last name Baecht. For the veterans among your Baecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baecht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baecht in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baecht 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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