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Beckenhauer Family History

Beckenhauer 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: Eisenhauer, Felgenhauer, Wickenhauser, Ankenbauer, Pfotenhauer

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Where is the Beckenhauer family from?

You can see how Beckenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckenhauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckenhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Beckenhauer families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Beckenhauer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Beckenhauer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckenhauer 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 Beckenhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckenhauer. 60% of Beckenhauer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Beckenhauer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckenhauer were Salesman and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Beckenhauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Beckenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckenhauer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Beckenhauer. 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 100 military records available for the last name Beckenhauer. For the veterans among your Beckenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckenhauer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beckenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beckenhauer in 1965 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckenhauer 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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