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Beckard Family History

Beckard 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: Reckard, Bechard, Heckard, Deckard, Eckard, Beard, Packard, Bernard

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Where is the Beckard family from?

You can see how Beckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Beckard families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Beckard's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Beckard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beckard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckard. 70% of Beckard 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 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Beckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckard 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Beckard. 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 73 military records available for the last name Beckard. For the veterans among your Beckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Beckard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beckard in 1962 was 75, and 98 in 2002.

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