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Beky Family History

Beky 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: Bey, Bek, Bell, Beck, Bean, Bear, Beer, Beal, Berry, Bury

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Where is the Beky family from?

You can see how Beky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Beky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beky 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 Beky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beky. 100% of Beky men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Beky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Beky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beky 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Beky. 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 118 military records available for the last name Beky. For the veterans among your Beky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Beky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beky in 1955 was 32, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beky 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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