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Bechdolt Family History

Bechdolt 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: Bechtold, Bechtol, Bechdel, Buchholz, Becht, Bockholt, Bechel

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Where is the Bechdolt family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bechdolt. 43% of Bechdolt men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Bechdolt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bechdolt were Superintendent and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Superintendent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Bechdolt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bechdolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechdolt 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bechdolt. 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 232 military records available for the last name Bechdolt. For the veterans among your Bechdolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechdolt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bechdolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bechdolt in 1954 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechdolt 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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