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Beekin Family History

Beekin 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: Belkin, Heekin, Berlin, Bein, Berezin, Belin, Bergin, Botkin, Elkin

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Where is the Beekin family from?

You can see how Beekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beekin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beekin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Beekin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beekin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beekin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beekin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beekin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Beekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beekin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Beekin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beekin. For the veterans among your Beekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beekin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Beekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beekin in 1987 was 81, and 88 in 1999.

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