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Beckelman Family History

Beckelman 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: Deckelman, Beukelman, Bockelman, Eckelman, Beckerman, Beckman

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Where is the Beckelman family from?

You can see how Beckelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Beckelman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beckelman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Beckelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckelman 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 Beckelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckelman. 25% of Beckelman men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

What Beckelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Beckelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckelman 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Beckelman. 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 252 military records available for the last name Beckelman. For the veterans among your Beckelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckelman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Beckelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beckelman in 1960 was 56, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckelman 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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