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Bekkelund Family History

Bekkelund 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: Becklund, Ekelund, Burklund, Backlund, Birkeland, Berglund, Eklund

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Where is the Bekkelund family from?

You can see how Bekkelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekkelund family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bekkelund families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bekkelund's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bekkelund families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Bekkelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekkelund 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bekkelund. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bekkelund. For the veterans among your Bekkelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekkelund lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bekkelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bekkelund in 1965 was 91, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekkelund 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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