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Becnel Family History

Becnel Surname Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of English Becknell (see Bicknell).

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


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Where is the Becnel family from?

You can see how Becnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Becnel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Becnel family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Becnel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Becnel families in 1911.
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What did your Becnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becnel. 49% of Becnel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Becnel women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becnel were Trapper and Secretary.

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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
    49%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Trapper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Becnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becnel 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Becnel. 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 746 military records available for the last name Becnel. For the veterans among your Becnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becnel lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Becnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Becnel in 1940 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becnel 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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