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Bechke Family History

Bechke 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: Bethke, Beck, Becher, Berke, Buche, Backe, Becker, Belke, Bache

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Where is the Bechke family from?

You can see how Bechke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bechke family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bechke's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bechke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechke 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 50 census records available for the last name Bechke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechke 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 Bechke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bechke. For the veterans among your Bechke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechke lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Bechke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bechke in 1987 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechke 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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