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Becka Family History

Becka Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Bečka): nickname or metonymic occupational name from bečka ‘cask’. German: variant of Beck ‘baker’.

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


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Where is the Becka family from?

You can see how Becka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Becka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Becka family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Becka's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Becka families in 1891.
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What did your Becka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becka. 22% of Becka men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Becka women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becka were Tailor and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Spinner
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Becka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becka 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Becka. 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 340 military records available for the last name Becka. For the veterans among your Becka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Becka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Becka in 1955 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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