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Beschen Family History

Beschen 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: Eschen, Boschen, Boeschen, Bechen, Becher, Belcher, Eichen, Hoeschen

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Where is the Beschen family from?

You can see how Beschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beschen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beschen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Beschen families living in Iowa. This was about 62% of all the recorded Beschen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Beschen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beschen 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 Beschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beschen. 100% of Beschen men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Beschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Beschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beschen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Beschen. 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 Beschen. For the veterans among your Beschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beschen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Beschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beschen in 1970 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beschen 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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