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Beakel Family History

Beakel 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: Brakel, Beckel, Berkel, Yeakel, Blake, Baker, Beal, Beaver, Babel

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Where is the Beakel family from?

You can see how Beakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beakel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beakel families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Beakel family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beakel's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Beakel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beakel 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 75 census records available for the last name Beakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beakel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Beakel. 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 Beakel. For the veterans among your Beakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beakel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Beakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beakel in 1968 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beakel 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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