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Becktel Family History

Becktel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel). Compare Becktell.

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


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Where is the Becktel family from?

You can see how Becktel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becktel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Becktel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Becktel families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Becktel's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Becktel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becktel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Becktel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becktel. 27% of Becktel men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Becktel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becktel were Machinist 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Becktel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becktel 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Becktel. 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 327 military records available for the last name Becktel. For the veterans among your Becktel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becktel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Becktel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Becktel in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becktel 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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