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Becklund Family History

Becklund Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Bäcklund (see Backlund).

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


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Where is the Becklund family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becklund. 30% of Becklund men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Becklund women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becklund were Attendant and Nurse.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Nurse
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Becklund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becklund 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Becklund. 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 429 military records available for the last name Becklund. For the veterans among your Becklund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becklund lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Becklund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Becklund in 1960 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becklund 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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