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Beckingham Name Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Beckingham (in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire). The surname is not derived from the placename Beckenham (Kent).

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


Similar surnames: Buckingham, Bellingham, Bermingham, Billingham, Ellingham, Birmingham

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Where is the Beckingham family from?

You can see how Beckingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Beckingham families living in New Brunswick. This was about 35% of all the recorded Beckingham's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Beckingham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckingham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beckingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beckingham. 40% of Beckingham men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    40%
  • Student
    20%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Beckingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckingham 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Beckingham. 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 691 military records available for the last name Beckingham. For the veterans among your Beckingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckingham lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beckingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beckingham in 1954 was 64, and 45 in 2004.

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