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Beacker Family History

Beacker 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: Backer, Blacker, Becker, Bracker, Beacher, Eacker, Baker, Beaver

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Where is the Beacker family from?

You can see how Beacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beacker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Beacker families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beacker's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Beacker families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beacker. 50% of Beacker men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%

What Beacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Beacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beacker 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Beacker. 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 56 military records available for the last name Beacker. For the veterans among your Beacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beacker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Beacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beacker in 1973 was 79, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beacker 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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