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Bechard Family History

Bechard Surname Meaning

French (Béchard): nickname derived from bec ‘beak bill of a bird’.

The pejorative suffix -ard probably denotes a garrulous individual or someone with a prominent nose.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bechard family from?

You can see how Bechard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Bechard families living in Channel Islands. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bechard's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bechard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechard 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 Bechard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ordenance Laborour R E and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bechard. 100% of Bechard men worked as an Ordenance Laborour R E and 100% of Bechard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ordenance Laborour R E
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bechard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bechard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bechard. For the veterans among your Bechard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bechard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bechard in 1951 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechard 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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