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Beckenholdt Family History

Beckenholdt 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: Eckenrode, Bockholt, Beckendorf, Bornholdt, Bockenstedt, Reinholdt

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Where is the Beckenholdt family from?

You can see how Beckenholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckenholdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckenholdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Beckenholdt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckenholdt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Beckenholdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckenholdt 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 Beckenholdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckenholdt. 100% of Beckenholdt men worked as a Farming and 100% of Beckenholdt women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Beckenholdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Beckenholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckenholdt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Beckenholdt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beckenholdt. For the veterans among your Beckenholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckenholdt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Beckenholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beckenholdt in 1953 was 49, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beckenholdt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckenholdt 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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