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Bichum Family History

Bichum 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: Bickham, Beckum, Chum, Bigham, Bihm, Birchem, Bothum, Schum, Nickum

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Where is the Bichum family from?

You can see how Bichum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bichum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bichum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Bichum family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bichum's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Bichum families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bichum 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 13 census records available for the last name Bichum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bichum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bichum. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bichum. For the veterans among your Bichum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bichum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Bichum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bichum in 1967 was 85, and 65 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bichum 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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