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Becvar Family History

Becvar Surname Meaning

Czech (Bečvář): occupational name for a maker of casks from bečka ‘cask’.

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


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Where is the Becvar family from?

You can see how Becvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becvar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Becvar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Becvar families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Becvar's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Becvar families in 1891.
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What did your Becvar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becvar. 60% of Becvar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Becvar women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Wood Hauling
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Becvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becvar 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Becvar. 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 331 military records available for the last name Becvar. For the veterans among your Becvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becvar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Becvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Becvar in 1957 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becvar 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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