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Becanon Family History

Becanon 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: Besancon, Beaton, Becton, Beason, Bezanson, Beamon, Canon, Buchanon

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Where is the Becanon family from?

You can see how Becanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becanon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Becanon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Becanon families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Becanon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Becanon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becanon 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 114 census records available for the last name Becanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becanon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Becanon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Becanon. For the veterans among your Becanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becanon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Becanon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Becanon in 1945 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becanon 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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