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Bekkens Family History

Bekkens 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: Berkes, Behrens, Bakken, Becken, Bekker, Brekken, Belken, Berken

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Where is the Bekkens family from?

You can see how Bekkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekkens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bekkens families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekkens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bekkens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Bekkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekkens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bekkens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bekkens. For the veterans among your Bekkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekkens 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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