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Bekkala Family History

Bekkala 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: Pekala, Pakkala, Penkala, Beal, Bala, Belka, Berwald, Sekula, Berka

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Where is the Bekkala family from?

You can see how Bekkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bekkala families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bekkala's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Bekkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekkala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bekkala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Bekkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekkala 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bekkala. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bekkala. For the veterans among your Bekkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekkala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bekkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bekkala in 1963 was 69, and 25 in 2003.

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