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Bekker Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Bakker or Becker an occupational name for a baker. This surname is also established in South Africa. Danish: occupational name for a baker from Dutch Bakker . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Becker .

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


Similar surnames: Becker, Bakker, Betker, Baker, Berger, Ekker, Dekker, Beeker, Benner

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Where is the Bekker family from?

You can see how Bekker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bekker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bekker families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bekker's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bekker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bekker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bekker. 100% of Bekker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bekker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekker 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bekker. 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 456 military records available for the last name Bekker. For the veterans among your Bekker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bekker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bekker in 1956 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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