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Beckstine Family History

Beckstine 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: Eckstine, Beckstead, Eckstein, Blackstone, Berkshire, Derstine

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Where is the Beckstine family from?

You can see how Beckstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beckstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Beckstine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Beckstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beckstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beckstine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Beckstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckstine 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beckstine. 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 36 military records available for the last name Beckstine. For the veterans among your Beckstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckstine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Beckstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beckstine in 1962 was 54, and 92 in 1998.

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