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Bextel Family History

Bextel 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: Bertel, Beutel, Beitel, Eitel, Keitel, Bartel, Bester, Better, Beste

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Where is the Bextel family from?

You can see how Bextel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bextel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bextel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bextel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bextel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bextel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Bextel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bextel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bextel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bextel. For the veterans among your Bextel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bextel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Bextel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bextel in 1966 was 66, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bextel 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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