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Beekel Family History

Beekel 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: Beeker, Beckel, Berkel, Berke, Kenkel, Bickel, Biebel, Berkes, Berkey

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Where is the Beekel family from?

You can see how Beekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Beekel families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beekel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Beekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beekel 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 84 census records available for the last name Beekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beekel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Beekel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beekel. For the veterans among your Beekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beekel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beekel in 1965 was 91, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beekel 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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