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Bekkenhuis Family History

Bekkenhuis 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: Nieuwenhuis, Berghuis, Nienhuis, Nyenhuis, Grotenhuis, Leventis

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Where is the Bekkenhuis family from?

You can see how Bekkenhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekkenhuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bekkenhuis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bekkenhuis families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekkenhuis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bekkenhuis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Bekkenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekkenhuis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bekkenhuis. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bekkenhuis. For the veterans among your Bekkenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekkenhuis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Bekkenhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bekkenhuis in 1953 was 50, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekkenhuis 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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