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Bechta Family History

Bechta 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: Buchta, Becht, Beschta, Becher, Hecht, Mehta, Recht, Berta, Bacha

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Where is the Bechta family from?

You can see how Bechta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bechta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bechta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bechta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bechta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bechta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Bechta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechta 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bechta. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bechta. For the veterans among your Bechta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bechta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bechta in 1970 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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