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Becam Family History

Becam 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: Beam, Beck, Bean, Bear, Beal, Elam, Baca, Bream, Bera, Bolam

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Where is the Becam family from?

You can see how Becam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Becam families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Becam's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Becam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Becam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becam 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Becam. 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 5 military records available for the last name Becam. For the veterans among your Becam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becam lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Becam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Becam in 1988 was 69, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becam 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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