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Beckenbaugh Family History

Beckenbaugh 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: Peckenpaugh, Bedenbaugh, Luckenbaugh, Redenbaugh, Bridenbaugh

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Where is the Beckenbaugh family from?

You can see how Beckenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckenbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beckenbaugh families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckenbaugh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beckenbaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckenbaugh 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 Beckenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckenbaugh. 43% of Beckenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beckenbaugh women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Motorman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Beckenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beckenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckenbaugh 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Beckenbaugh. 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 161 military records available for the last name Beckenbaugh. For the veterans among your Beckenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beckenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beckenbaugh in 1963 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beckenbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckenbaugh 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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