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Beckermeyer Family History

Beckermeyer 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: Beckemeyer, Berkemeyer, Beckmeyer, Hockemeyer, Westermeyer

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Where is the Beckermeyer family from?

You can see how Beckermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Beckermeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beckermeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beckermeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckermeyer 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 79 census records available for the last name Beckermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckermeyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beckermeyer. 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 50 military records available for the last name Beckermeyer. For the veterans among your Beckermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckermeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beckermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beckermeyer in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckermeyer 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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