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Bechaud Family History

Bechaud 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: Bechard, Bachand, Michaud, Begnaud, Echard, Bethard, Beard, Orchard

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Where is the Bechaud family from?

You can see how Bechaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechaud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bechaud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bechaud families living in Maine. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bechaud's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Bechaud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechaud 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 164 census records available for the last name Bechaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechaud 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bechaud. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bechaud. For the veterans among your Bechaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechaud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Bechaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bechaud in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechaud 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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