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Beches Family History

Beches 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: Becher, Bechen, Bechel, Beckes, Bacher, Belcher, Bucher, Berkes

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Where is the Beches family from?

You can see how Beches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beches family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beches's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Beches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beches 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 84 census records available for the last name Beches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beches 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Beches. 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 33 military records available for the last name Beches. For the veterans among your Beches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beches lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Beches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Beches in 1979 was 65, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beches 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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