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Becktell Family History

Becktell Surname Meaning

Variant of Becktel a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Becktell family from?

You can see how Becktell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becktell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Becktell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Becktell family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Becktell's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Becktell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becktell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Becktell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becktell. 24% of Becktell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Becktell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becktell were Farm and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Farm
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Becktell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becktell 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Becktell. 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 270 military records available for the last name Becktell. For the veterans among your Becktell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becktell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Becktell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Becktell in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becktell 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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