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Becter Family History

Becter 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: Becher, Bester, Better, Becker, Belter, Benter, Beiter, Berner

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Where is the Becter family from?

You can see how Becter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Becter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Becter families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Becter's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Becter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Becter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becter 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Becter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Becter. For the veterans among your Becter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becter

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