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Beckenstein Family History

Beckenstein 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: Fleckenstein, Bernstein, Falkenstein, Levenstein, Eckstein

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Where is the Beckenstein family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckenstein. 55% of Beckenstein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Beckenstein 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

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Attorney
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Beckenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beckenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckenstein 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Beckenstein. 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 150 military records available for the last name Beckenstein. For the veterans among your Beckenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckenstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beckenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beckenstein in 1962 was 47, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckenstein 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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