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Becking Family History

Becking Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: farm name mainly in the border region of East Netherlands (Overijssel) and Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) indicating its location ‘beside a stream’.

(see Beck).

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


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Where is the Becking family from?

You can see how Becking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Becking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Becking families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Becking's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Becking families in 1891.
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What did your Becking ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Becking. 100% of Becking 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Becking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becking 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Becking. 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 294 military records available for the last name Becking. For the veterans among your Becking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becking lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Becking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Becking in 1956 was 56, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becking 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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