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Bachon Family History

Bachon 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: Bacon, Machon, Vachon, Bacho, Bathon, Baron, Chon, Bach, Macho

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Where is the Bachon family from?

You can see how Bachon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bachon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bachon family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bachon's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bachon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachon 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 Bachon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachon. 100% of Bachon men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bachon women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Bachon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Bachon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachon 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bachon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bachon. For the veterans among your Bachon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bachon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bachon in 1968 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bachon 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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