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Beckermann Family History

Beckermann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Becker ‘baker’ formed with Middle High German man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Beckermann family from?

You can see how Beckermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckermann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Beckermann families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Beckermann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Beckermann families in 1880.
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What did your Beckermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckermann. 60% of Beckermann men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Beckermann women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Beckermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Beckermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckermann 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Beckermann. 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 127 military records available for the last name Beckermann. For the veterans among your Beckermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckermann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Beckermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beckermann in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckermann 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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