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Bechill Family History

Bechill 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: Brechbill, Bevill, Bechel, Betsill, Schill, Bechtel, Burchill

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Where is the Bechill family from?

You can see how Bechill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bechill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bechill family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bechill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechill 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 Bechill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bechill. 100% of Bechill men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Bechill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Bechill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechill 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bechill. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bechill. For the veterans among your Bechill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Bechill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bechill in 1963 was 69, and 50 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechill 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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