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Becotte Family History

Becotte Surname Meaning

Altered form (Bécotte) of French Bécot: nickname from a diminutive of bec ‘beak’ (see Bechard).

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Becotte family from?

You can see how Becotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Becotte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 81 Becotte families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Becotte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Becotte families in 1911.
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What did your Becotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becotte. 28% of Becotte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Becotte women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Drawing
    28%
  • Plumber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Becotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Becotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becotte 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Becotte. 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 230 military records available for the last name Becotte. For the veterans among your Becotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becotte lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Becotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Becotte in 1955 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becotte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becotte 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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