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Beekmann Family History

Beekmann 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: Beekman, Beckmann, Beermann, Bermann, Beckman, Beeman, Boeckmann

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Where is the Beekmann family from?

You can see how Beekmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beekmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beekmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Beekmann families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beekmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beekmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beekmann 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 188 census records available for the last name Beekmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beekmann 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Beekmann. 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 76 military records available for the last name Beekmann. For the veterans among your Beekmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beekmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beekmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beekmann in 1964 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beekmann 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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