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Becannen Family History

Becannen 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: Brannen, Cannon, Dennen, Besancon, Branden, Banner, Benner, Tannen

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Where is the Becannen family from?

You can see how Becannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becannen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Becannen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Becannen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Becannen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becannen 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 35 census records available for the last name Becannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becannen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Becannen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Becannen. For the veterans among your Becannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becannen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Becannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Becannen in 1977 was 83, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becannen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becannen 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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