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Bekenstein Family History

Bekenstein 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: Bernstein, Levenstein, Bodenstein, Degenstein, Borenstein, Einstein

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Where is the Bekenstein family from?

You can see how Bekenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bekenstein family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bekenstein's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bekenstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bekenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekenstein 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Bekenstein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bekenstein. For the veterans among your Bekenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekenstein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Bekenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bekenstein in 1972 was 84, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekenstein 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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