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Becktol Family History

Becktol 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: Bechtol, Beckel, Becton, Beckom, Bechtold, Bechtel, Pectol, Beck

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Where is the Becktol family from?

You can see how Becktol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becktol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Becktol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Becktol families living in Ohio. This was about 68% of all the recorded Becktol's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Becktol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becktol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Becktol ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Becktol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becktol 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Becktol. 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 34 military records available for the last name Becktol. For the veterans among your Becktol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becktol lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Becktol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Becktol in 1966 was 64, and 73 in 2001.

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