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Becerril Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places so named for example Becerril in Segovia Becerril de Campos in Palencia and Becerril de la Sierra in Madrid. The placename means ‘cowshed’.

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


Similar surnames: Berry, Cerro, Corral, Becerra, Berrio, Corrie, Bermel, Berezin

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Where is the Becerril family from?

You can see how Becerril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becerril family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Becerril families living in California. This was about 8% of all the recorded Becerril's in USA. California had the highest population of Becerril families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becerril surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Becerril ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becerril. 100% of Becerril men worked as a Jornalero and 50% of Becerril women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Jornalero
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Costurera
    50%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Becerril. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Becerril. For the veterans among your Becerril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becerril lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Becerril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Becerril in 1957 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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