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Beckwirth Family History

Beckwirth 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: Beckwith, Beckworth, Weckwerth, Beckert, Duckworth, Bedsworth

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Where is the Beckwirth family from?

You can see how Beckwirth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckwirth family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Beckwirth families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Beckwirth's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Beckwirth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Beckwirth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckwirth 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Beckwirth. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beckwirth. For the veterans among your Beckwirth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckwirth lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Beckwirth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beckwirth in 1980 was 57, and 86 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckwirth 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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