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Beckens Family History

Beckens 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: Becken, Beckes, Beckers, Beckett, Berkes, Becker, Behrens, Beckert

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Where is the Beckens family from?

You can see how Beckens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Beckens families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beckens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Beckens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckens 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 Beckens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Beckens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Beckens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckens 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 Beckens. 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 16 military records available for the last name Beckens. For the veterans among your Beckens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckens lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Beckens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beckens in 1975 was 70, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckens 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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