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Beeckel Family History

Beeckel 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: Boeckel, Beckel, Breckel, Bickel, Brickel, Buckel, Seckel, Steckel

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Where is the Beeckel family from?

You can see how Beeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeckel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beeckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beeckel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beeckel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beeckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beeckel 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 74 census records available for the last name Beeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeckel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Beeckel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Beeckel. For the veterans among your Beeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeckel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Beeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Beeckel in 1967 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beeckel 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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