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Becknal Family History

Becknal 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: Beckman, Becnel, Bucknam, Belknap, Beckham, Beckel, Bernal, Beckner

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Where is the Becknal family from?

You can see how Becknal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becknal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Becknal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Becknal families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Becknal's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Becknal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becknal 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 269 census records available for the last name Becknal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becknal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Becknal. 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 39 military records available for the last name Becknal. For the veterans among your Becknal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becknal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Becknal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Becknal in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becknal 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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