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Bichan Family History

Bichan Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bichan family from?

You can see how Bichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bichan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bichan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 40 Bichan families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Bichan's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Bichan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bichan 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 Bichan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bichan. 100% of Bichan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bichan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Bichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bichan 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Bichan. 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 73 military records available for the last name Bichan. For the veterans among your Bichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bichan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bichan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bichan in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bichan 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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