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Beckter Family History

Beckter 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: Becker, Beckler, Beckner, Bicker, Becher, Ecker, Decker, Bester

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Where is the Beckter family from?

You can see how Beckter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Beckter families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Beckter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Beckter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Beckter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckter 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Beckter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Beckter. For the veterans among your Beckter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Beckter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beckter in 1970 was 91, and 72 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckter 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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