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Bechtol Family History

Bechtol Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel).

It may also be derived from some other similar (like-sounding) surname such as Bechtold.

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


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Where is the Bechtol family from?

You can see how Bechtol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechtol family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bechtol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Bechtol families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bechtol's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bechtol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechtol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bechtol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bechtol. 31% of Bechtol men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Bechtol women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bechtol were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Bechtol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bechtol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechtol 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Bechtol. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bechtol. For the veterans among your Bechtol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechtol lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bechtol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bechtol in 1944 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechtol 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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