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Bekstrom Family History

Bekstrom 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: Ekstrom, Beckstrom, Backstrom, Renstrom, Wenstrom, Bergstrom, Edstrom

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Where is the Bekstrom family from?

You can see how Bekstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bekstrom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bekstrom family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekstrom's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Bekstrom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Bekstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekstrom 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bekstrom. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bekstrom. For the veterans among your Bekstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekstrom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Bekstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bekstrom in 1974 was 79, and 96 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekstrom 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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