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Bechwith Family History

Bechwith 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: Beckwith, Becht, Ledwith, Benowitz, Beckworth, Beith, Schmith

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Where is the Bechwith family from?

You can see how Bechwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechwith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechwith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bechwith families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bechwith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bechwith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechwith 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 Bechwith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bechwith. 28% of Bechwith men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Bechwith women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bechwith were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Bechwith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Bechwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechwith 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 Bechwith. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bechwith. For the veterans among your Bechwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechwith lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Bechwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bechwith in 1991 was 88, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechwith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechwith 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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