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Becton Name Meaning

Scottish and English: altered form of Beckton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yelton, Belton, Ecton, Benton, Seaton, Beaton, Weston, Benson

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Where is the Becton family from?

You can see how Becton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Becton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Becton families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Becton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Becton families in 1891.
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What did your Becton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Becton. 100% of Becton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 474 immigration records available for the last name Becton. 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 Becton. For the veterans among your Becton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becton lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Becton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Becton in 1942 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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