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Bachanan Family History

Bachanan Name 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: Buchanan, Bachmann, Bachand, Bachman, Buchanon, Buchannan, Bohanan

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Where is the Bachanan family from?

You can see how Bachanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bachanan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 5 Bachanan families living in Mississippi. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bachanan's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Bachanan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachanan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bachanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bachanan. 35% of Bachanan men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Bachanan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachanan were Farming and Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bachanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachanan 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Bachanan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Bachanan. For the veterans among your Bachanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachanan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Bachanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bachanan in 1988 was 84, and 78 in 2001.

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