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Bechdel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bachtel, Bechtel, Bechtle, Bechler, Bendel, Bechel, Bechtol, Becher

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Where is the Bechdel family from?

You can see how Bechdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechdel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bechdel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Bechdel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bechdel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bechdel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechdel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bechdel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bechdel. 50% of Bechdel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Miner
    10%
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Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Bechdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechdel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bechdel. 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 258 military records available for the last name Bechdel. For the veterans among your Bechdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechdel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bechdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bechdel in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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