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Beckart Family History

Beckart 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: Beckert, Reckart, Eckart, Heckart, Beckett, Benkert, Becker, Heckert

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Where is the Beckart family from?

You can see how Beckart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Beckart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beckart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beckart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beckart ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Beckart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckart 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Beckart. 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 30 military records available for the last name Beckart. For the veterans among your Beckart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckart lifespan?

Average Beckart life expectancy in 1972 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckart 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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