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Beckling Family History

Beckling 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: Reckling, Becking, Bicking, Hickling, Bucklin, Berling, Behling

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Where is the Beckling family from?

You can see how Beckling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beckling families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beckling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckling 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 Beckling ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Beckling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Beckling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckling 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Beckling. 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 26 military records available for the last name Beckling. For the veterans among your Beckling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Beckling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Beckling in 1969 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beckling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckling 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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