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Becht Family History

Becht Surname Meaning

South German: from a short form of a personal name beginning with Becht- (see Bechtold)

from a variant of ancient Germanic berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Becht family from?

You can see how Becht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Becht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Becht families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Becht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Becht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becht 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 Becht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becht. 16% of Becht men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Becht women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becht were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    10%

What Becht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Becht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becht 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Becht. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Becht. For the veterans among your Becht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becht lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Becht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Becht in 1946 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becht 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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