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Beachard Family History

Beachard 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: Bechard, Bachar, Bernhard, Bouchard, Blackard, Blanchard, Bachand

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Where is the Beachard family from?

You can see how Beachard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beachard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beachard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Beachard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beachard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beachard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beachard 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 124 census records available for the last name Beachard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beachard 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Beachard. 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 29 military records available for the last name Beachard. For the veterans among your Beachard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beachard lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Beachard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beachard in 1996 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beachard 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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