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Beechner Family History

Beechner 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: Beecher, Beechler, Beichner, Buechner, Becher, Belcher, Buchner

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Where is the Beechner family from?

You can see how Beechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beechner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Beechner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Beechner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beechner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beechner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beechner 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 Beechner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beechner. 39% of Beechner 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Floor Laying
    12%
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What Beechner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beechner 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Beechner. 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 266 military records available for the last name Beechner. For the veterans among your Beechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beechner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Beechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beechner in 1959 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

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