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Bechtolt Family History

Bechtolt 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: Bechtold, Bechtol, Bechtel, Bechthold, Bechtle, Berchtold, Buchholz

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Where is the Bechtolt family from?

You can see how Bechtolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechtolt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bechtolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Bechtolt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechtolt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bechtolt families in 1880.
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What did your Bechtolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bechtolt. 78% of Bechtolt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bechtolt women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    78%
  • Tool Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bechtolt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Bechtolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechtolt 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Bechtolt. 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 84 military records available for the last name Bechtolt. For the veterans among your Bechtolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechtolt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Bechtolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bechtolt in 1955 was 52, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechtolt 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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