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Becwar Family History

Becwar 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: Becvar, Bear, Becher, Bachar, Becker, Bejar, Dewar, Benway, Bellar

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Where is the Becwar family from?

You can see how Becwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becwar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Becwar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Becwar families living in Nebraska. This was about 39% of all the recorded Becwar's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Becwar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becwar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Becwar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Becwar. 56% of Becwar 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
    56%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Becwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becwar 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Becwar. 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 62 military records available for the last name Becwar. For the veterans among your Becwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becwar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Becwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Becwar in 1962 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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