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Becannon Family History

Becannon 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: Cannon, Besancon, Bannon, Bohannon, Mccannon, Bezanson, Buchannon

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Where is the Becannon family from?

You can see how Becannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becannon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Becannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Becannon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Becannon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Becannon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becannon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Becannon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Becannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becannon 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 Becannon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Becannon. For the veterans among your Becannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becannon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Becannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Becannon in 1965 was 80, and 76 in 2001.

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