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Bekoff Family History

Bekoff 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: Beloff, Koff, Boff, Medoff, Skoff, Boroff, Eoff, Benhoff, Wikoff

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Where is the Bekoff family from?

You can see how Bekoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bekoff families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bekoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bekoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekoff 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 Bekoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bekoff. 34% of Bekoff men worked as a Miner and 100% of Bekoff women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    34%
  • Presser
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bekoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Bekoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekoff 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bekoff. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bekoff. For the veterans among your Bekoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bekoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bekoff in 1965 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekoff 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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