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Bescoby Family History

Bescoby Surname Meaning

From Bescaby (Leics) recorded as Berscaldeby in about 1150. The place-name is from Old Scandinavian nickname Berg-Skald ‘hill + poet’ perhaps used as a given name.

Additionally, the name includes the element bȳ meaning ‘farm village’. This combination reflects the geographical and cultural influences of the time.

The incorporation of a nickname in the place-name suggests a connection to the personality or profession of an early inhabitant.

Understanding such historical names helps in tracing the settlement patterns and societal structures of medieval England.

Overall, the evolution of place-names like Bescaby showcases the rich tapestry of language and heritage in the region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Bescoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bescoby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bescoby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Bescoby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bescoby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bescoby families in 1891.
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What did your Bescoby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bescoby. 100% of Bescoby men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Bescoby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 187 immigration records available for the last name Bescoby. 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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There are 101 military records available for the last name Bescoby. For the veterans among your Bescoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Bescoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bescoby in 1982 was 84, and 86 in 1988.

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