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Bechen Family History

Bechen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Bechen in North Rhine-Westphalia or near Kempten in the Allgäu area.

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


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Where is the Bechen family from?

You can see how Bechen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bechen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Bechen families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bechen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bechen families in 1911.
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What did your Bechen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bechen. 57% of Bechen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Vice President
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

What Bechen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bechen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechen 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Bechen. 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 333 military records available for the last name Bechen. For the veterans among your Bechen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bechen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bechen in 1971 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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