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Beckius Family History

Beckius Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element beck, a variant of bäck ‘stream’ + the Latin suffix -ius.

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Beck ‘baker’ or ‘stream’.

The surname Beckius is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Beckius family from?

You can see how Beckius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Beckius families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beckius's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beckius families in 1891.
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What did your Beckius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckius. 50% of Beckius men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beckius women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Help
    30%
  • Machinist Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beckius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckius 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Beckius. 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 198 military records available for the last name Beckius. For the veterans among your Beckius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckius lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Beckius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beckius in 1952 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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