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Beckan Family History

Beckan 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: Beckman, Becken, Becka, Beck, Bean, Backman, Berman, Belka, Buckman

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Where is the Beckan family from?

You can see how Beckan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Beckan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Beckan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckan 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 Beckan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckan. 100% of Beckan women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Beckan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Beckan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Beckan. For the veterans among your Beckan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckan 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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