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Bekins Family History

Bekins 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: Beins, Ekins, Bevins, Bein, Belin, Belkin, Benis, Beans, Begin

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Where is the Bekins family from?

You can see how Bekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bekins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bekins families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bekins's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bekins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bekins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bekins. 40% of Bekins men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bekins women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bekins were Carpenter and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Bekins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekins 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Bekins. 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 170 military records available for the last name Bekins. For the veterans among your Bekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bekins in 1965 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekins 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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