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Bechler Family History

Bechler Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name for someone who lived by a stream from bechel a southern diminutive of Middle High German bach ‘stream’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

dissimilated form of Becherer.

variant of Becher

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


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Where is the Bechler family from?

You can see how Bechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bechler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bechler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bechler families in 1891.
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What did your Bechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bechler. 23% of Bechler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bechler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bechler were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechler 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Bechler. 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 889 military records available for the last name Bechler. For the veterans among your Bechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bechler in 1962 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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