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Becknell Name Meaning

English: variant of Bicknell .

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


Similar surnames: Bicknell, Bignell, Bucknell, Bedwell, Pennell, Tichnell, Pickrell

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Where is the Becknell family from?

You can see how Becknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becknell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Becknell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Becknell families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Becknell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Becknell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becknell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Becknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becknell. 28% of Becknell men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Becknell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becknell were Loom Fixer and Seamstress. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Loom Fixer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Becknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becknell 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Becknell. 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 942 military records available for the last name Becknell. For the veterans among your Becknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becknell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Becknell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Becknell in 1943 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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