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Bec Family History

Bec Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname from an archaic name for a small (Venetian) coin. Compare Betz.

Polish: unexplained.

French: nickname from bec ‘beak’ probably denoting a garrulous individual or someone with a prominent nose.

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


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Where is the Bec family from?

You can see how Bec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bec family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bec families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bec family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bec's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Bec families in 1851.
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What did your Bec ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bec. 100% of Bec 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 435 census records available for the last name Bec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bec 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Bec. 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 113 military records available for the last name Bec. For the veterans among your Bec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bec in 1963 was 75, and 50 in 2004.

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