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Beckerman Family History

Beckerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Beckermann ‘baker’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Becker ‘baker’ formed with Yiddish man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beckerman family from?

You can see how Beckerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Beckerman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beckerman families in 1891.
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What did your Beckerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beckerman. 43% of Beckerman men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Beckerman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    43%
  • Tailor
    29%
  • General Cabinet Maker (journey Man
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Beckerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Beckerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckerman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beckerman. 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 783 military records available for the last name Beckerman. For the veterans among your Beckerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckerman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Beckerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beckerman in 1949 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckerman 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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