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Beske Family History

Beske Surname Meaning

East German: possibly a variant of Peske.

Danish: nickname derived from the old word bieske ‘bitter acrid’.

German: shortened form of Beseke.

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


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Where is the Beske family from?

You can see how Beske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Beske families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Beske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beske families in 1891.
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What did your Beske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beske. 36% of Beske men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Beske women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beske were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beske 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Beske. 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 439 military records available for the last name Beske. For the veterans among your Beske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beske in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beske 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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