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Beckner Family History

Beckner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Böckner (and in North America also an altered form of this) a habitational name for someone from any of the places named Böcken from Middle Low German boke böke ‘beech tree’.

Americanized form of German Bechner a very rare variant of Becher.

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


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Where is the Beckner family from?

You can see how Beckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Beckner families living in Essex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Beckner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Beckner families in 1891.
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What did your Beckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckner. 21% of Beckner men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Beckner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckner were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Beckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckner 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Beckner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Beckner. For the veterans among your Beckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Beckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beckner in 1945 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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