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Beekan Family History

Beekan 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: Beeman, Beekman, Bean, Berman, Belka, Meehan, Berka, Beckman, Belan

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Where is the Beekan family from?

You can see how Beekan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beekan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Beekan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Beekan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beekan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beekan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beekan 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 48 census records available for the last name Beekan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beekan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Beekan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Beekan. For the veterans among your Beekan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beekan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beekan 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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