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Becktal Family History

Becktal 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: Beckman, Beckham, Beckel, Bechtel, Becka, Bechtol, Beck, Beal, Buchta

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Where is the Becktal family from?

You can see how Becktal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becktal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Becktal families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Becktal's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Becktal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becktal 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 Becktal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Becktal. 100% of Becktal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Becktal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becktal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Becktal. 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 1 military records available for the last name Becktal. For the veterans among your Becktal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becktal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becktal 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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