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Bescher Family History

Bescher 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: Becher, Belcher, Buescher, Buscher, Beecher, Lescher, Mescher, Escher

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Where is the Bescher family from?

You can see how Bescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bescher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bescher families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bescher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bescher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bescher 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 Bescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bescher. 23% of Bescher men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Bescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bescher 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Bescher. 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 555 military records available for the last name Bescher. For the veterans among your Bescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bescher lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bescher in 1944 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bescher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bescher 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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