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Bekkevold Family History

Bekkevold 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: Brunsvold, Berthold, Beckford, Betzold, Brandvold, Berkebile, Brovold

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Where is the Bekkevold family from?

You can see how Bekkevold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekkevold family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bekkevold family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekkevold's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bekkevold families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bekkevold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekkevold 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Bekkevold. 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 Bekkevold. For the veterans among your Bekkevold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekkevold lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1997, in the United States, Bekkevold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bekkevold in 1956 was 70, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekkevold 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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