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Bekler Family History

Bekler 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: Betler, Beller, Beeler, Beiler, Beckler, Behler, Besler, Bekker

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Where is the Bekler family from?

You can see how Bekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bekler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bekler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bekler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bekler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Bekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekler 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bekler. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bekler. For the veterans among your Bekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekler lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Bekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bekler in 1995 was 74, and 78 in 2000.

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