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Bekman Family History

Bekman 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: Berman, Beckman, Beeman, Belman, Berkman, Beman, Beekman, Ekman

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Where is the Bekman family from?

You can see how Bekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bekman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bekman families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bekman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bekman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bekman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bekman. 34% of Bekman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
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What Bekman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Bekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekman 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Bekman. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bekman. For the veterans among your Bekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bekman in 1963 was 63, and 71 in 2003.

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