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Beckelhimer Family History

Beckelhimer Surname Meaning

Variant of Beckelhymer a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beckelhimer family from?

You can see how Beckelhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckelhimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckelhimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beckelhimer family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckelhimer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Beckelhimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckelhimer 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 Beckelhimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckelhimer. 43% of Beckelhimer men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Soldier
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Beckelhimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Beckelhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckelhimer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Beckelhimer. 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 100 military records available for the last name Beckelhimer. For the veterans among your Beckelhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckelhimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beckelhimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beckelhimer in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beckelhimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckelhimer 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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