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Becold Family History

Becold 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: Bezold, Bold, Record, Herold, Betzold, Bujold, Tenold, Gerold, Lebold

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Where is the Becold family from?

You can see how Becold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Becold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Becold families living in Kentucky. This was about 78% of all the recorded Becold's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Becold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Becold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becold 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Becold. 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 Becold. For the veterans among your Becold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becold 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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