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Beekner Family History

Beekner 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, Beckner, Berkner, Berner, Brenner, Beisner, Benner, Becker

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Where is the Beekner family from?

You can see how Beekner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beekner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beekner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Beekner families living in Indiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Beekner's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Beekner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beekner 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 132 census records available for the last name Beekner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beekner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Beekner. 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 28 military records available for the last name Beekner. For the veterans among your Beekner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beekner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Beekner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beekner in 1965 was 85, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beekner 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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