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Beckel Family History

Beckel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechel.

German: variant of Böckel (see Boeckel)

and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beckel family from?

You can see how Beckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Beckel families living in Cornwall. This was about 19% of all the recorded Beckel's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Beckel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckel 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 Beckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckel. 16% of Beckel men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Beckel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckel were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    21%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Beckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beckel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beckel. For the veterans among your Beckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Beckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beckel in 1945 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckel 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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