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Beckey Family History

Beckey Name Meaning

English (Somerset): perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place in Somerset.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Beckley, Berkey, Becket, Beckes, Beckel, Buckey, Becken, Rickey

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Where is the Beckey family from?

You can see how Beckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Beckey families living in Somerset. This was about 43% of all the recorded Beckey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Beckey families in 1891.
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What did your Beckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beckey. 34% of Beckey men worked as a Farm Labourer and 78% of Beckey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckey were Bus Driver and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Cowman
    23%
  • Glover Fur Cutter
    23%
  • Bus Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Domestic Servant Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckey 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Beckey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 322 military records available for the last name Beckey. For the veterans among your Beckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beckey in 1954 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

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