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Bechan Family History

Bechan 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: Buchan, Behan, Bechen, Beahan, Bean, Becher, Bachar, Berman, Kochan

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Where is the Bechan family from?

You can see how Bechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Bechan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bechan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bechan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bechan. 50% of Bechan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Bechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechan 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Bechan. 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 162 military records available for the last name Bechan. For the veterans among your Bechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bechan in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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