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Beckvold Family History

Beckvold 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: Beckford, Bechtold, Bickford, Rockhold, Berthold, Betzold, Brovold

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Where is the Beckvold family from?

You can see how Beckvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckvold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Beckvold families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckvold's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Beckvold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckvold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Beckvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckvold 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Beckvold. 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 34 military records available for the last name Beckvold. For the veterans among your Beckvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckvold lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Beckvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Beckvold in 1976 was 87, and 69 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckvold 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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