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Becthold Family History

Becthold 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: Berthold, Bechthold, Betzold, Leuthold, Bertholf, Bechtold, Bergthold

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Where is the Becthold family from?

You can see how Becthold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becthold family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Becthold families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Becthold's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Becthold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Becthold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becthold 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Becthold. 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 19 military records available for the last name Becthold. For the veterans among your Becthold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becthold lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Becthold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Becthold in 1968 was 80, and 69 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becthold 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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