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Carl Beck

Photograph of Carl Beck Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Carl
Surname
Beck

The Name Carl

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
A man or fellow, free man.
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The Beck Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
A person who bakes bread or operates a bakery.
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Source

Library of Congress

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