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Beckenbach Family History

Beckenbach Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bickenbach. Compare Peckenpaugh and Peckinpaugh.

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


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Where is the Beckenbach family from?

You can see how Beckenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckenbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Beckenbach families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Beckenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beckenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Beckenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckenbach. 45% of Beckenbach 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%

What Beckenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Beckenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckenbach 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Beckenbach. 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 255 military records available for the last name Beckenbach. For the veterans among your Beckenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beckenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Beckenbach in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckenbach 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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