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Bekin Family History

Bekin 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: Bein, Belin, Belkin, Begin, Bean, Bain, Berlin, Melin, Pepin, Ben

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Where is the Bekin family from?

You can see how Bekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bekin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bekin families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bekin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bekin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bekin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Bekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekin 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Bekin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bekin. For the veterans among your Bekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bekin in 1967 was 90, and 71 in 2002.

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