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Beschwitz Family History

Beschwitz 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: Schwetz, Beckwith, Berkowitz, Schlitz, Geschwind, Benowitz, Schweitz

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Where is the Beschwitz family from?

You can see how Beschwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beschwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beschwitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beschwitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beschwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beschwitz 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 51 census records available for the last name Beschwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beschwitz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Beschwitz. 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 287 military records available for the last name Beschwitz. For the veterans among your Beschwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beschwitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Beschwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beschwitz in 1968 was 92, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beschwitz 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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