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Becworth Family History

Becworth 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: Beckworth, Hepworth, Bosworth, Keyworth, Bedsworth, Pebworth, Worth

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Where is the Becworth family from?

You can see how Becworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Becworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Becworth family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Becworth's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Becworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becworth 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 28 census records available for the last name Becworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becworth 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 Becworth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Becworth. For the veterans among your Becworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becworth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becworth 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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