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Beckem Family History

Beckem 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: Becker, Beckum, Becken, Beckel, Beckom, Beckey, Becket, Beckes, Beck

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Where is the Beckem family from?

You can see how Beckem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Beckem families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beckem's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beckem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckem 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 Beckem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckem. 100% of Beckem men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Beckem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Beckem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beckem. 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 30 military records available for the last name Beckem. For the veterans among your Beckem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckem lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Beckem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Beckem in 1961 was 55, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckem 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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