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Beckar Family History

Beckar 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: Becker, Becvar, Becka, Beck, Bear, Bicker, Becher, Bachar, Ecker

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Where is the Beckar family from?

You can see how Beckar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beckar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beckar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckar 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 263 census records available for the last name Beckar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckar 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Beckar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Beckar. For the veterans among your Beckar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Beckar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beckar in 1979 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckar 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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