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Beckeman Family History

Beckeman 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: Beckman, Beckerman, Backman, Buckman, Beeman, Berkman, Deckelman

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Where is the Beckeman family from?

You can see how Beckeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckeman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Beckeman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beckeman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Beckeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckeman 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 Beckeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckeman. 100% of Beckeman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Beckeman women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Beckeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Beckeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckeman 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Beckeman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Beckeman. For the veterans among your Beckeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckeman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Beckeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Beckeman in 1956 was 60, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beckeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckeman 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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