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Beechener Family History

Beechener Surname Meaning

From a lost place called Birchenhoe in Syresham (Northants) which is recorded as Bycchenho in about 1220, Bichenho in 1287, Bychenhoow in 1571 (Leics Record Office), and Birchenhoe in 178.

The place-name is probably from an uncertain Old English given name with the genitive case suffix -an + hōh ‘hill-spur’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Beechener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beechener family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Beechener families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Beechener's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Beechener families in 1891.
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What did your Beechener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beechener. 100% of Beechener men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Beechener 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Beechener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beechener 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Beechener. 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 56 military records available for the last name Beechener. For the veterans among your Beechener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beechener lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Beechener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Beechener in 1974 was 75, and 84 in 1989.

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