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Bechtell Family History

Bechtell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel).

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


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Where is the Bechtell family from?

You can see how Bechtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechtell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechtell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Bechtell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bechtell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bechtell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechtell 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 Bechtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bechtell. 38% of Bechtell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bechtell women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bechtell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Bechtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechtell 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bechtell. 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 127 military records available for the last name Bechtell. For the veterans among your Bechtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechtell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bechtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bechtell in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechtell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechtell 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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