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Beckerhoff Family History

Beckerhoff 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: Dickerhoff, Westerhoff, Brinkerhoff, Eckhoff, Meyerhoff, Beckendorf

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Where is the Beckerhoff family from?

You can see how Beckerhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckerhoff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Beckerhoff families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Beckerhoff family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckerhoff's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Beckerhoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckerhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Beckerhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckerhoff 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Beckerhoff. 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 Beckerhoff. For the veterans among your Beckerhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckerhoff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Beckerhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beckerhoff in 1974 was 71, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckerhoff 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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