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Beachner Family History

Beachner 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: Beachler, Beichner, Beacher, Bachner, Becher, Bacher, Belcher

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Where is the Beachner family from?

You can see how Beachner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beachner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beachner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Beachner families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beachner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beachner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beachner 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 Beachner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beachner. 56% of Beachner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beachner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Beachner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Beachner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beachner 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Beachner. 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 55 military records available for the last name Beachner. For the veterans among your Beachner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beachner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beachner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Beachner in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beachner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beachner 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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