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Becom Family History

Becom 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: Beckom, Beacom, Beck, Bacon, Beam, Bloom, Broom, Boom, Blom, Balcom

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Where is the Becom family from?

You can see how Becom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Becom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Becom family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Becom's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Becom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becom 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 177 census records available for the last name Becom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Becom. 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 20 military records available for the last name Becom. For the veterans among your Becom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Becom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Becom in 1965 was 77, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becom 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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