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Becera Family History

Becera Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Galician and Spanish Becerra.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Becera family from?

You can see how Becera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Becera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Becera family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Becera's in USA. California had the highest population of Becera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Becera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Becera. 67% of Becera men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Waiter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Becera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becera 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Becera. 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 13 military records available for the last name Becera. For the veterans among your Becera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becera lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Becera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Becera in 1960 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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