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Bechand Family History

Bechand 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: Bachand, Bechard, Berland, Dechant, Chand, Buchan, Behan, Bethany

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Where is the Bechand family from?

You can see how Bechand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bechand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Bechand family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechand's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bechand families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechand 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 Bechand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bechand. 100% of Bechand men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Bechand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Bechand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechand 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bechand. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bechand. For the veterans among your Bechand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechand lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Bechand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bechand in 1959 was 50, and 48 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechand 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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