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Beckcom Family History

Beckcom 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: Beckom, Beckum, Beckham, Balkcom, Beacom, Beck, Beckett, Beckman

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Where is the Beckcom family from?

You can see how Beckcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckcom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckcom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Beckcom family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckcom's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Beckcom families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckcom 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 Beckcom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckcom. 78% of Beckcom 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
    78%
  • Labor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Beckcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckcom 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Beckcom. 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 114 military records available for the last name Beckcom. For the veterans among your Beckcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckcom lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Beckcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beckcom in 1957 was 46, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckcom 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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