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Bekendorf Family History

Bekendorf 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: Beckendorf, Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf, Bendorf, Devendorf

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Where is the Bekendorf family from?

You can see how Bekendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bekendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bekendorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bekendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Bekendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekendorf 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bekendorf. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bekendorf. For the veterans among your Bekendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekendorf lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Bekendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bekendorf in 1983 was 66, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekendorf 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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