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Beckom Family History

Beckom Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Beckham. Compare Beckum Possibly also an altered form of Dutch Van Beckum (see Beckum ).

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


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Where is the Beckom family from?

You can see how Beckom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beckom family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckom's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Beckom families in 1891.
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What did your Beckom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckom. 49% of Beckom men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beckom women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckom were Farming and Twister.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Weaver
    15%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Twister
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beckom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckom 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Beckom. 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 305 military records available for the last name Beckom. For the veterans among your Beckom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beckom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Beckom in 1963 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckom 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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