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Bachand Family History

Bachand Surname Meaning

French: possibly a habitational name from Bachant, a place in Nord. The surname Bachand has died out in France.

Compare Bachan, Bachant, Bashant, and Bashaw.

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


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Where is the Bachand family from?

You can see how Bachand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Bachand families living in Worcestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bachand's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bachand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachand 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 Bachand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachand. 18% of Bachand men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Bachand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachand were Truck Driver and Weaver.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Weaver
    6%

What Bachand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Bachand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachand 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Bachand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bachand. For the veterans among your Bachand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachand lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bachand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bachand in 1942 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachand 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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