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Beckell Family History

Beckell Surname Meaning

see Bickell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beckell family from?

You can see how Beckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Beckell families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Beckell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Beckell families in 1891.
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What did your Beckell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beckell. 100% of Beckell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Beckell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Beckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckell 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Beckell. 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 68 military records available for the last name Beckell. For the veterans among your Beckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckell lifespan?

Average Beckell life expectancy in 1970 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckell 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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