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Bechek Family History

Bechek 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: Becher, Bechen, Bechel, Beck, Bezdek, Bacher, Belcher, Bucher, Bezek

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Where is the Bechek family from?

You can see how Bechek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bechek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bechek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bechek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechek 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 46 census records available for the last name Bechek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechek 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bechek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bechek. For the veterans among your Bechek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechek lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1996, in the United States, Bechek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bechek in 1943 was 52, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechek 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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