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Beckelheimer Family History

Beckelheimer Surname Meaning

Variant of Beckelhymer a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Beckelheimer family from?

You can see how Beckelheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckelheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckelheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Beckelheimer families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Beckelheimer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Beckelheimer families in 1880.
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What did your Beckelheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckelheimer. 30% of Beckelheimer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beckelheimer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckelheimer were Attendant and Maid.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Beckelheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Beckelheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckelheimer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Beckelheimer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Beckelheimer. For the veterans among your Beckelheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckelheimer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beckelheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beckelheimer in 1955 was 50, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckelheimer 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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