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Beechert Family History

Beechert 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: Beecher, Becher, Belcher, Dechert, Brecher, Beckert, Elchert, Eichert

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Where is the Beechert family from?

You can see how Beechert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beechert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beechert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Beechert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beechert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beechert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beechert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Beechert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beechert 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Beechert. 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 47 military records available for the last name Beechert. For the veterans among your Beechert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beechert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Beechert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beechert in 1964 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beechert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beechert 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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