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Beghtel Family History

Beghtel Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Beghtel family from?

You can see how Beghtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beghtel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beghtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Beghtel families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Beghtel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Beghtel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beghtel 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 Beghtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beghtel. 28% of Beghtel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Beghtel women worked as a Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beghtel were Teacher 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
    28%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Beghtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Beghtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beghtel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Beghtel. 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 182 military records available for the last name Beghtel. For the veterans among your Beghtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beghtel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Beghtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beghtel in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beghtel 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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