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Bechara Family History

Bechara Surname Meaning

Arabic (Lebanon and Syria): French-influenced form of Beshara (see Bishara). Bearers of this surname are Christians.

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


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Where is the Bechara family from?

You can see how Bechara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechara family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Bechara family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechara's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bechara families in 1871.
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What did your Bechara ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Porter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bechara. 100% of Bechara men worked as a Porter.

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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 1921

  • Porter
    100%

What Bechara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Bechara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechara 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 855 immigration records available for the last name Bechara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Bechara. For the veterans among your Bechara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bechara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bechara in 1966 was 68, and 86 in 2000.

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