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Bechwar Family History

Bechwar 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: Becher, Bachar, Bechler, Bechard, Becvar, Behar, Beshear, Bear

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Where is the Bechwar family from?

You can see how Bechwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechwar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bechwar family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechwar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bechwar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechwar 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 17 census records available for the last name Bechwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechwar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bechwar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bechwar. For the veterans among your Bechwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechwar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Bechwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bechwar in 1981 was 64, and 36 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechwar 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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