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Beckels Family History

Beckels 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: Beckel, Buckels, Beckes, Beckers, Eckels, Beckett, Bickel, Berkes

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Where is the Beckels family from?

You can see how Beckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Beckels families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Beckels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beckels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckels 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 Beckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckels. 100% of Beckels men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Beckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckels 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Beckels. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beckels. For the veterans among your Beckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckels lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckels 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beckels

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