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Becsey Family History

Becsey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bessey, Beckey, Becher, Berley, Bussey, Begley, Kelsey, Beckley

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Where is the Becsey family from?

You can see how Becsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Becsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Becsey families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Becsey's in USA. California had the highest population of Becsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Becsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becsey 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Becsey. 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 137 military records available for the last name Becsey. For the veterans among your Becsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Becsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Becsey in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becsey 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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