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Bechthold Family History

Bechthold Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bechtold.

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


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Where is the Bechthold family from?

You can see how Bechthold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechthold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bechthold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Bechthold families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bechthold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bechthold families in 1880.
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What did your Bechthold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bechthold. 40% of Bechthold men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bechthold women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Milker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bechthold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bechthold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechthold 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Bechthold. 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 604 military records available for the last name Bechthold. For the veterans among your Bechthold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechthold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bechthold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bechthold in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechthold 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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