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Beckh Family History

Beckh 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: Beck, Bech, Becks, Becka, Back, Buck, Heck, Bach, Bick, Peck

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Where is the Beckh family from?

You can see how Beckh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beckh families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beckh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beckh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beckh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardening Own Account was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beckh. 100% of Beckh women worked as a Market Gardening Own Account. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Market Gardening Own Account
    100%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Beckh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckh 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Beckh. 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 519 military records available for the last name Beckh. For the veterans among your Beckh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beckh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beckh in 1965 was 79, and 102 in 2003.

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