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Beckdolt Family History

Beckdolt 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: Bockholt, Beckett, Beckert, Beckford, Buckhout, Eickholt, Beckel

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Where is the Beckdolt family from?

You can see how Beckdolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckdolt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckdolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Beckdolt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckdolt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beckdolt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckdolt 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 Beckdolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckdolt. 50% of Beckdolt men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Beckdolt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Beckdolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckdolt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beckdolt. 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 25 military records available for the last name Beckdolt. For the veterans among your Beckdolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckdolt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Beckdolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beckdolt in 1974 was 66, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckdolt 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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