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Beachel Family History

Beachel Name 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: Bechel, Beachem, Beacher, Becher, Bacher, Belcher, Rachel, Kachel

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Where is the Beachel family from?

You can see how Beachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beachel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beachel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Beachel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beachel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beachel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beachel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beachel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beachel. 45% of Beachel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beachel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Beachel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Beachel. For the veterans among your Beachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beachel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beachel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Beachel in 1966 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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