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Beckworth Family History

Beckworth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beckwith.

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


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Where is the Beckworth family from?

You can see how Beckworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Beckworth families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beckworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beckworth families in 1911.
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What did your Beckworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckworth. 39% of Beckworth men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Beckworth women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckworth were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Beckworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckworth 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Beckworth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beckworth. For the veterans among your Beckworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckworth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beckworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Beckworth in 1957 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beckworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckworth 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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