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Becil Family History

Becil 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: Cecil, Beil, Bevil, Bell, Beck, Beal, Basil, Peil, Keil, Bein

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Where is the Becil family from?

You can see how Becil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Becil family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Becil's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Becil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becil 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 50 census records available for the last name Becil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becil 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 Becil. 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 4 military records available for the last name Becil. For the veterans among your Becil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becil lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Becil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Becil in 1984 was 85, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becil 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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