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Bechinger Family History

Bechinger 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: Buchinger, Blechinger, Beringer, Bedinger, Behringer, Bettinger

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Where is the Bechinger family from?

You can see how Bechinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bechinger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bechinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechinger 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 45 census records available for the last name Bechinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechinger 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bechinger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bechinger. For the veterans among your Bechinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechinger lifespan?

Average Bechinger life expectancy in 1965 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechinger 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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