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Bekanich Family History

Bekanich Name 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: Beamish, Stanich, Bernick, Bench, Kalich, Branch, Beach, Belich

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bekanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekanich 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bekanich. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Bekanich. For the veterans among your Bekanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekanich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bekanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bekanich in 1971 was 46, and 68 in 2002.

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