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Beckdel Family History

Beckdel 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: Beckel, Bechdel, Bickel, Beckley, Buckel, Seckel, Becker, Bedel

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Where is the Beckdel family from?

You can see how Beckdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckdel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckdel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Beckdel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckdel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beckdel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Beckdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckdel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Beckdel. 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 Beckdel. For the veterans among your Beckdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckdel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Beckdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beckdel in 1978 was 81, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckdel 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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