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Bechelhimer Family History

Bechelhimer 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: Berkheimer, Bechler, Schleimer, Becherer, Bachelder, Dexheimer

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Where is the Bechelhimer family from?

You can see how Bechelhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechelhimer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bechelhimer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechelhimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bechelhimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bechelhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechelhimer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bechelhimer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bechelhimer. For the veterans among your Bechelhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechelhimer lifespan?

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