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Beckmeyer Family History

Beckmeyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Beckemeyer.

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


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Where is the Beckmeyer family from?

You can see how Beckmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Beckmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Beckmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beckmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Beckmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckmeyer. 30% of Beckmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Beckmeyer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckmeyer were Doctor and Manager.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm
    14%
  • Doctor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Elementary Teacher
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

What Beckmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beckmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckmeyer 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Beckmeyer. 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 316 military records available for the last name Beckmeyer. For the veterans among your Beckmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beckmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Beckmeyer in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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