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Bechter Family History

Bechter 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, Bechler, Fechter, Buchter, Bechtel, Wechter, Richter, Dichter

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Where is the Bechter family from?

You can see how Bechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bechter family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bechter's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bechter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechter 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 Bechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bechter. 100% of Bechter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechter 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Bechter. 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 390 military records available for the last name Bechter. For the veterans among your Bechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bechter in 1965 was 39, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechter 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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