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Beckhusen Family History

Beckhusen 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: Becken, Beckius, Bechen, Seehusen, Backhus, Becher, Brickhouse

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Where is the Beckhusen family from?

You can see how Beckhusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckhusen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Beckhusen families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Beckhusen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beckhusen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckhusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beckhusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beckhusen. 43% of Beckhusen 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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Beckhusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Beckhusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckhusen 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Beckhusen. 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 82 military records available for the last name Beckhusen. For the veterans among your Beckhusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckhusen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beckhusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beckhusen in 1965 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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