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Becken Family History

Becken Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Beck 6. Norwegian: very rare variant and an Americanized form of Bekken.

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


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Where is the Becken family from?

You can see how Becken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Becken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Becken families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Becken's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Becken families in 1891.
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What did your Becken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Becken. 50% of Becken men worked as a Farm Labourer and 92% of Becken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becken were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Becken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Becken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becken 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Becken. 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 949 military records available for the last name Becken. For the veterans among your Becken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becken lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Becken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Becken in 1954 was 32, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becken 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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