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Beckum Family History

Beckum Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Beckham. Compare Beckom.

Dutch (Van Beckum): habitational name from the village of Beckum near Hengelo in Twente region probably with the meaning ‘settlement beside a stream’.

Compare Bekkum. In some cases also an Americanized form of Norwegian Bekkum.

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


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Where is the Beckum family from?

You can see how Beckum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Beckum families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Beckum's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Beckum families in 1891.
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What did your Beckum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckum. 26% of Beckum men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Beckum women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckum were Manager and Typist.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Typist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beckum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckum 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Beckum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beckum. For the veterans among your Beckum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckum lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Beckum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Beckum in 1947 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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