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Bekkedal Family History

Bekkedal 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: Bekker, Beckel, Beukema, Berkel, Beseda, Belveal, Beal, Berke

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Where is the Bekkedal family from?

You can see how Bekkedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekkedal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bekkedal families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekkedal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bekkedal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekkedal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bekkedal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Com Buyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bekkedal. 100% of Bekkedal men worked as a Com Buyer. .

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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

  • Com Buyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Bekkedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekkedal 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 Bekkedal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bekkedal. For the veterans among your Bekkedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekkedal lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Bekkedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bekkedal in 1984 was 85, and 76 in 2001.

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