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Bacani Name Meaning

Filipino: unexplained. Croatian (Bačani and Baćani): possibly a derivative of Bača and Baća ‘senior shepherd’ (see Baca ).

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


Similar surnames: Bachand, Balan, Dajani, Baran, Bacino, Pacini, Badami, Bassani

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Where is the Bacani family from?

You can see how Bacani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bacani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bacani families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bacani's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bacani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bacani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bacani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bacani. 100% of Bacani men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Bacani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bacani 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Bacani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Bacani. For the veterans among your Bacani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bacani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bacani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bacani in 1964 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

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