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Bechly Family History

Bechly 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, Beckley, Beachy, Beachley, Bechler, Bech, Becht, Behl

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Where is the Bechly family from?

You can see how Bechly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bechly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bechly families living in Mississippi. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bechly's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Bechly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechly 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 719 census records available for the last name Bechly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechly 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bechly. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bechly. For the veterans among your Bechly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bechly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bechly in 1964 was 80, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechly 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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