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Beecker Family History

Beecker 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: Becker, Buecker, Blecker, Boecker, Beeker, Besecker, Beecher

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Where is the Beecker family from?

You can see how Beecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Beecker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beecker. 30% of Beecker men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Beecker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beecker were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beecker 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Beecker. 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 122 military records available for the last name Beecker. For the veterans among your Beecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beecker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Beecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beecker in 1975 was 69, and 97 in 1986.

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