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Becque Family History

Becque Surname 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: Begue, Beckum, Declue, Busque, Bosque, Jacque, Rocque, Belue, Basque

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Where is the Becque family from?

You can see how Becque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becque family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Becque families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Becque families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Becque's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Becque families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becque 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 Becque ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Becque. 100% of Becque 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Becque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becque 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Becque. 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 64 military records available for the last name Becque. For the veterans among your Becque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becque lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Becque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Becque in 1966 was 83, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becque 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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