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Beckelhymer Family History

Beckelhymer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtelsheimer or perhaps of its variant Bechtolsheimer (via the extinct intermediate form Beckelsheimer): habitational name for someone from Bechtolsheim in Rhineland-Palatinate (see Picklesimer).

Compare Beckelheimer, Beckelhimer, Behymer, and Hymer.

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


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Where is the Beckelhymer family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckelhymer. 36% of Beckelhymer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Beckelhymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Beckelhymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckelhymer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Beckelhymer. 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 122 military records available for the last name Beckelhymer. For the veterans among your Beckelhymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckelhymer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Beckelhymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beckelhymer in 1958 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckelhymer 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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