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Bekin Family History

Bekin 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: Bein, Belin, Belkin, Begin, Bean, Bain, Berlin, Melin, Pepin, Ben

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Where is the Bekin family from?

You can see how Bekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bekin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bekin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bekin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Bekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekin 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Bekin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bekin. For the veterans among your Bekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bekin in 1967 was 90, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekin 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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