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Becherer Family History

Becherer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a turner of wooden vessels Middle High German becherer an agent derivative of becher ‘cup mug’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Becherer family from?

You can see how Becherer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becherer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Becherer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Becherer family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Becherer's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Becherer families in 1911.
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What did your Becherer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becherer. 19% of Becherer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Becherer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becherer were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Becherer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Becherer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becherer 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Becherer. 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 Becherer. For the veterans among your Becherer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becherer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Becherer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Becherer in 1962 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becherer 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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