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Bechemer Family History

Bechemer 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: Becherer, Becher, Bechler, Besemer, Beemer, Behymer, Beheler, Behmer

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Where is the Bechemer family from?

You can see how Bechemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechemer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bechemer family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bechemer's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Bechemer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechemer 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 Bechemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bechemer. 100% of Bechemer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Bechemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bechemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechemer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bechemer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bechemer. For the veterans among your Bechemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechemer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bechemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bechemer in 1970 was 66, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechemer 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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