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Beacher Family History

Beacher Name Meaning

English: variant of Becher and in northern England probably a variant of Beardsall a habitational name from Buersill in Rochdale Lancashire. Americanized form of German (Bavaria) Bitscher which is unexplained or of some other like-sounding surname. The surname Bitscher is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Becher, Beachem, Bleacher, Bacher, Bracher, Beecher, Rencher, Burcher

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Where is the Beacher family from?

You can see how Beacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 73 Beacher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Beacher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beacher families in 1891.
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What did your Beacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beacher. 50% of Beacher men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Beacher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beacher were Draper Dealer Own Ac and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Draper Dealer Own Ac
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Beacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beacher 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Beacher. 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 796 military records available for the last name Beacher. For the veterans among your Beacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beacher in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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