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Beckenheimer Family History

Beckenheimer 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: Berkheimer, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer, Veitenheimer, Meisenheimer

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Where is the Beckenheimer family from?

You can see how Beckenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckenheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beckenheimer families living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Beckenheimer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Beckenheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Beckenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckenheimer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Beckenheimer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Beckenheimer. For the veterans among your Beckenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckenheimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Beckenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beckenheimer in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckenheimer 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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