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Becknell Family History

Becknell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bicknell.

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


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Where is the Becknell family from?

You can see how Becknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becknell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Becknell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Becknell families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Becknell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Becknell families in 1891.
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What did your Becknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Becknell. 100% of Becknell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Becknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becknell 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Becknell. 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 942 military records available for the last name Becknell. For the veterans among your Becknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becknell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Becknell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Becknell in 1943 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becknell 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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