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Bechtoldt Family History

Bechtoldt 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: Bechtold, Bechthold, Bechtol, Berchtold, Bertolet, Schmoldt, Bertoldi

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Where is the Bechtoldt family from?

You can see how Bechtoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechtoldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bechtoldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bechtoldt families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bechtoldt's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bechtoldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechtoldt 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 Bechtoldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bechtoldt. 13% of Bechtoldt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

What Bechtoldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Bechtoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechtoldt 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Bechtoldt. 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 145 military records available for the last name Bechtoldt. For the veterans among your Bechtoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechtoldt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bechtoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bechtoldt in 1961 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechtoldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechtoldt 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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