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Bechanan Family History

Bechanan 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: Buchanan, Buchanon, Buchannan, Bohanan, Bermann, Dechant, Beckman

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Where is the Bechanan family from?

You can see how Bechanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechanan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bechanan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bechanan family living in Stirlingshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bechanan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bechanan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechanan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Bechanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechanan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bechanan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bechanan. For the veterans among your Bechanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechanan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Bechanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bechanan in 1978 was 80, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechanan 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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