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Bekkerus Family History

Bekkerus 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, Beckers, Benkert, Berkes, Becker, Beers, Beckert, Berkery

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Where is the Bekkerus family from?

You can see how Bekkerus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekkerus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bekkerus family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bekkerus's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Bekkerus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekkerus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bekkerus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bekkerus. 100% of Bekkerus 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Bekkerus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekkerus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bekkerus. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bekkerus. For the veterans among your Bekkerus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekkerus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bekkerus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bekkerus in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 2000.

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