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Bachand Family History

Bachand Name Meaning

French: possibly a habitational name from Bachant a place in Nord. The surname Bachand has died out in France. Compare Bachan Bachant Bashant and Bashaw .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bacha, Bachar, Chand, Barrand, Marchand, Hand, Buchan, Bacon, Vachon

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Where is the Bachand family from?

You can see how Bachand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bachand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bachand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 378 Bachand families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Bachand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bachand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bachand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bachand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bachand. 38% of Bachand men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Bachand women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bachand were Cult and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Cult
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Student
    25%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Bachand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bachand 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Bachand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bachand. For the veterans among your Bachand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bachand lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bachand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bachand in 1942 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

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