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Beckele Family History

Beckele 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, Beckerle, Bekele, Beckett, Bickel, Beckley, Buckel, Seckel

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Where is the Beckele family from?

You can see how Beckele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Beckele families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Beckele's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beckele families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Beckele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckele 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 Beckele. 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 1 military records available for the last name Beckele. For the veterans among your Beckele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckele lifespan?

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