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Beckala Family History

Beckala 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: Pekala, Cecala, Beckel, Penkala, Becka, Beck, Beal, Scala, Bala, Cala

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Where is the Beckala family from?

You can see how Beckala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beckala family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beckala's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Beckala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckala 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 Beckala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Beckala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Beckala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckala 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beckala. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beckala. For the veterans among your Beckala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Beckala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beckala in 1966 was 66, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckala 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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