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Bect Family History

Bect 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: Beck, Best, Belt, Bert, Bech, Becht, Bent, Beat, Bett, Bell

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Where is the Bect family from?

You can see how Bect families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bect family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bect families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bect family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bect's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bect families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bect 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 Bect ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bect. 100% of Bect 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 187 census records available for the last name Bect. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bect 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bect. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bect. For the veterans among your Bect ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bect lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bect 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bect

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