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Becke Family History

Becke Surname Meaning

see Beck.

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


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Where is the Becke family from?

You can see how Becke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Becke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Becke families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Becke's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Becke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becke 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 Becke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Becke. 100% of Becke 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%

What Becke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Becke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Becke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Becke. For the veterans among your Becke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Becke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Becke in 1957 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Becke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becke 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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