Origins of the Beecher surname

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    In 1921, most Beechers lived in south-east

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    1,800 Beecher Travel & migration records
    2,900 Beechers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Beecher

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    Who were Beechers most likely to marry?

    Beecher Or Beachers
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    What are the most common Beecher first names?

    Henry Ward

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    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Beechers

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Beechers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Laundress

    9

    None

    8

    General Servant Domestic

    7

    House Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Beechers in 1921

    Gardener

    16

    Clerk

    14

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    General Labourer

    13

    Carpenter

    12

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