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Beichel Family History

Beichel 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: Reichel, Eichel, Heichel, Bechel, Weichel, Becher, Belcher, Bickel

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Where is the Beichel family from?

You can see how Beichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beichel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beichel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beichel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beichel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beichel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beichel 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 Beichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beichel. 100% of Beichel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beichel women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Beichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Beichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beichel 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Beichel. 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 128 military records available for the last name Beichel. For the veterans among your Beichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beichel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Beichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beichel in 1961 was 60, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beichel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beichel 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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