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Beightol Family History

Beightol Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel ) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname such as Bechtold . Compare Peightal .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bechtold, Beighley, Bechtol, Bright, Bergholz, Berchtold, Barthol

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Where is the Beightol family from?

You can see how Beightol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beightol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beightol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beightol family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beightol's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beightol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beightol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beightol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beightol. 35% of Beightol men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Beightol women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beightol were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beightol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beightol 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Beightol. 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 468 military records available for the last name Beightol. For the veterans among your Beightol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beightol lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Beightol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beightol in 1945 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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