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Bachan Family History

Bachan Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Bachand. Czech Slovak and Polish: derivative of the personal name Bach. Americanized form of Croatian Bačan and Baćan: occupational name for a senior shepherd from an augmentative of bač(a) (see Baca) or a nickname or a relationship name from baćan, a pet name meaning ‘(little) brother’.

Indian: variant of Bachchan from Hindi bachcha ‘child’ and Sanskrit bačča. This is not a traditional Indian surname but rather a pseudonym adopted as a surname by members of castes ranked lower in the varna system.

It is also common in Trinidad and Tobago.

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


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Where is the Bachan family from?

You can see how Bachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bachan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bachan families living in Kent. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bachan's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bachan families in 1891.
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What did your Bachan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bachan. 64% of Bachan 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
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachan 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Bachan. 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 540 military records available for the last name Bachan. For the veterans among your Bachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bachan in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachan 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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