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Becks Family History

Becks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beck 1-4 with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Dutch and German: variant of Beck 6 (and ) with genitive suffix -s.

Dutch: variant of Beks (see Bex).

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


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Where is the Becks family from?

You can see how Becks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Becks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Becks families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Becks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Becks families in 1891.
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What did your Becks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Becks. 74% of Becks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Help
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Becks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becks 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Becks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Becks. For the veterans among your Becks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Becks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Becks in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becks ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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