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Beecher Family History

Beecher Surname Meaning

English (Kent): from Middle English becher denoting one who lived by a beech-tree from an agent derivative of Middle English beche ‘beech-tree’ (see Beach) the -er suffix having a locative sense.

This English name is also common in Ireland particularly in Cork.

Americanized form of German Bücher (cognate with 1 above) (see Bucher).

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


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Where is the Beecher family from?

You can see how Beecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 76 Beecher families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Beecher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beecher 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 Beecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beecher. 34% of Beecher men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 88% of Beecher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beecher were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Beecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beecher 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Beecher. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Beecher. For the veterans among your Beecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beecher lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Beecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beecher in 1942 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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