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Beacker Family History

Beacker 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: Backer, Blacker, Becker, Bracker, Beacher, Eacker, Baker, Beaver

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Where is the Beacker family from?

You can see how Beacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beacker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beacker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beacker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beacker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beacker 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 Beacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beacker. 50% of Beacker men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%
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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Beacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beacker 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Beacker. 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 56 military records available for the last name Beacker. For the veterans among your Beacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beacker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Beacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beacker in 1973 was 79, and 76 in 2001.

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