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Bechoff Family History

Bechoff 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: Benchoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff, Bischoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Aschoff

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Where is the Bechoff family from?

You can see how Bechoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bechoff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bechoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bechoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechoff 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 Bechoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bechoff. 100% of Bechoff men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Bechoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechoff 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bechoff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bechoff. For the veterans among your Bechoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechoff lifespan?

Average Bechoff life expectancy in 1964 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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