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Beichner Name Meaning

Altered form of German Büchner (see Buchner ).

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


Similar surnames: Beichler, Buechner, Breighner, Brickner, Leichner, Betcher, Eichner

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Where is the Beichner family from?

You can see how Beichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beichner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beichner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Beichner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beichner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beichner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beichner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beichner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beichner. 44% of Beichner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beichner women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Beichner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Beichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beichner 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Beichner. 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 240 military records available for the last name Beichner. For the veterans among your Beichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beichner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Beichner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beichner in 1950 was 36, and 92 in 2004.

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