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Beecker Family History

Beecker 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: Becker, Buecker, Blecker, Boecker, Beeker, Besecker, Beecher

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Where is the Beecker family from?

You can see how Beecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Beecker families living in Alberta. This was about 58% of all the recorded Beecker's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Beecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beecker. 100% of Beecker 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Beecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beecker 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Beecker. 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 122 military records available for the last name Beecker. For the veterans among your Beecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beecker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Beecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beecker in 1975 was 69, and 97 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beecker 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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