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Bechdol Family History

Bechdol 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: Bechtol, Bechdel, Bechel, Bechtold, Bechtel, Becher, Buchholz, Bedel

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Where is the Bechdol family from?

You can see how Bechdol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechdol family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechdol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bechdol families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechdol's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bechdol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechdol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bechdol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bechdol. 50% of Bechdol 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Bechdol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechdol 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bechdol. 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 107 military records available for the last name Bechdol. For the veterans among your Bechdol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechdol lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bechdol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bechdol in 1971 was 94, and 58 in 2004.

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