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Becoats Family History

Becoats 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: Coats, Becotte, Coates, Beets, Beckett, Boat, Bellas, Bernat, Decoste

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Where is the Becoats family from?

You can see how Becoats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becoats family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Becoats family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Becoats's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Becoats families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becoats 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 Becoats ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Becoats. 100% of Becoats men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Becoats family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Becoats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becoats 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 Becoats. 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 7 military records available for the last name Becoats. For the veterans among your Becoats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becoats lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Becoats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Becoats in 1959 was 50, and 22 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becoats

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becoats 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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