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Bechert Family History

Bechert 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: Becher, Dechert, Beckert, Bachert, Buchert, Bacher, Belcher, Beckett

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Where is the Bechert family from?

You can see how Bechert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bechert family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bechert's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bechert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bechert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bechert. 24% of Bechert men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Bechert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bechert were Manager and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bechert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechert 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Bechert. 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 769 military records available for the last name Bechert. For the veterans among your Bechert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bechert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bechert in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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