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Beckemeyer Family History

Beckemeyer Surname Meaning

North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer living by a stream (see Beck + Meyer).

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


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Where is the Beckemeyer family from?

You can see how Beckemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Beckemeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Beckemeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beckemeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Beckemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckemeyer. 23% of Beckemeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beckemeyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stock Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Beckemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beckemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckemeyer 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Beckemeyer. 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 364 military records available for the last name Beckemeyer. For the veterans among your Beckemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckemeyer lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Beckemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beckemeyer in 1941 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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