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Bichon Family History

Bichon 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: Pichon, Michon, Cichon, Chon, Bishop, Bacon, Bilton, Eichen, Picon

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Where is the Bichon family from?

You can see how Bichon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bichon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bichon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bichon family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bichon's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bichon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Bichon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bichon 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Bichon. 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 130 military records available for the last name Bichon. For the veterans among your Bichon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bichon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bichon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bichon in 1966 was 77, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bichon 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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