The surname Beckstead was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Beckstead family
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Beckstead Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Becks, Beccks, Beckks, Becs, Beks, Beckes, Beckess, Beckks and many more.
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Early Notables of the Beckstead family
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Beckstead Ranking
In the United States, the name Beckstead is the 10,673rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Beckstead migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Beckstead Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Margaret Beckstead, who arrived in Utah in 1848
Cathrine L. Beckstead, who arrived in Utah in 1849
Gordan Silas Beckstead, who arrived in Utah in 1849
Contemporary Notables of the name Beckstead (post 1700)
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Darin Beckstead, American filmmaker who has directed films, including Courage & Stupidity and Somebody's Hero
Alexander Beckstead (1802-1870), Canadian-born, American early pioneer settler in Utah, and prominent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Alex Beckstead, American film director and producer
Ian Beckstead (b. 1957), Canadian CFL football player who played from 1981 to 1992 for the Toronto Argonauts and the Ottawa Rough Riders, awarded the Leo Dandurand Trophy in 1988
Adjutant Jane Etta Elizabeth Beckstead (1871-1914), Canadian Second Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 2
Beckstead migration to the United States 
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