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Beckers Family History

Beckers Surname Meaning

Dutch Flemish and German: variant of Becker + the genitive case -s.

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


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Where is the Beckers family from?

You can see how Beckers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Beckers families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Beckers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beckers families in 1891.
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What did your Beckers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beckers. 86% of Beckers 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Retired
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beckers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckers 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 Beckers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beckers. For the veterans among your Beckers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckers lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Beckers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Beckers in 1944 was 17, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckers 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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