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Beschner Family History

Beschner 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: Belschner, Teschner, Beichner, Deschner, Becher, Belcher, Buchner

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Where is the Beschner family from?

You can see how Beschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beschner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beschner family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beschner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Beschner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beschner 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 65 census records available for the last name Beschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beschner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Beschner. 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 28 military records available for the last name Beschner. For the veterans among your Beschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beschner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Beschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beschner in 1976 was 74, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beschner 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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