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Beacken Family History

Beacken 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: Bracken, Becken, Backen, Backer, Blacker, Backe, Becker, Bearden

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Where is the Beacken family from?

You can see how Beacken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beacken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beacken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Beacken families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Beacken's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Beacken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beacken 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 Beacken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beacken. 100% of Beacken men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Beacken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Beacken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beacken 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Beacken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Beacken. For the veterans among your Beacken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beacken lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Beacken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beacken in 1975 was 72, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beacken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beacken 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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