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Bachamp Family History

Bachamp 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: Bachar, Barham, Beauchamp, Champ, Basham, Bacha, Schamp, Badham

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Where is the Bachamp family from?

You can see how Bachamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachamp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bachamp family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bachamp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bachamp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bachamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bachamp. 100% of Bachamp men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Bachamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachamp 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bachamp. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bachamp. For the veterans among your Bachamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachamp lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Bachamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bachamp in 1970 was 66, and 86 in 1999.

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