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Beckmann Family Origin

Where is the Beckmann family from?

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You can see how Beckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beckmann families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Beckmann family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beckmann's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Beckmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Beckmann Family Occupations

What did your Beckmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Beckmann occupation in the USA was Farmer. 19% of Beckmann's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Teamster were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Beckmann. A less common occupation for the Beckmann family was Carpenter.

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  • Farmer

    19%

  • Laborer

    11%

  • Teamster

    4%

  • Carpenter

    3%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Beckmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Beckmann Historical Records

What Beckmann family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Beckmann. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beckmann. For the veterans among your Beckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Beckmann Life Expectancy

What is the average Beckmann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Beckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beckmann in 1951 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beckmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckmann 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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