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Bechteler Family History

Bechteler Surname 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: Bechler, Becherer, Bechtel, Beheler, Bechtle, Becher, Betler, Boteler

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Where is the Bechteler family from?

You can see how Bechteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechteler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bechteler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bechteler families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bechteler's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bechteler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechteler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Bechteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechteler 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bechteler. 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 338 military records available for the last name Bechteler. For the veterans among your Bechteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechteler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Bechteler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bechteler in 1973 was 100, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechteler 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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