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Bachap Family History

Bachap 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: Bachar, Bacha, Bach, Bacher, Baca, Barham, Lachat, Machak, Buchan

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Where is the Bachap family from?

You can see how Bachap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachap family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bachap families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Bachap families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bachap's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bachap families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Bachap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachap 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bachap. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bachap. For the veterans among your Bachap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachap lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachap 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bachap

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