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Beechan Family History

Beechan 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: Beecham, Meehan, Beeman, Buchan, Breihan, Behan, Beetham, Beeching

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Where is the Beechan family from?

You can see how Beechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beechan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beechan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Beechan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Beechan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Beechan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beechan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beechan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beechan. 100% of Beechan 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Beechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beechan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Beechan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Beechan. For the veterans among your Beechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beechan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Beechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beechan in 1956 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

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