Beek Family History

Beek Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a stream or creek beek (compare Bek).

It can also be a habitational name from any of various Dutch places called Beek.

These places are located in Limburg, Gelderland, and North Brabant.

All of these locations share the same etymology, being named with the word referencing a stream or creek.

The name reflects the geographical features of the regions where it originated.

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

Similar surnames: Beck, Beer, Berk, Reek, Week, Bezek, Belt, Beed, Seek, Been

101K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
15K	Immigration Records
19K	Census and Voter Lists
43K	Member Trees

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Where is the Beek family from?

You can see how Beek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 52 Beek families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Beek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beek families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beek 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 Beek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank clerk and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beek. 34% of Beek men worked as a Bank clerk and 81% of Beek women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beek were Carpenter and Domestic servant.

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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.

Bank clerk

34%

Boot repairer

23%

Motor driver

23%

Carpenter

23%

Unpaid domestic duties

81%

Unpaid domestic

Housewife

Domestic servant

What Beek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 19K census records available for the last name Beek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15K immigration records available for the last name Beek. 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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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Beek. For the veterans among your Beek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beek in 1957 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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Beek Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a stream or creek beek (compare Bek).

It can also be a habitational name from any of various Dutch places called Beek.

These places are located in Limburg, Gelderland, and North Brabant.

All of these locations share the same etymology, being named with the word referencing a stream or creek.

The name reflects the geographical features of the regions where it originated.

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

Where is the Beek family from?

What did your Beek ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bank clerk

34%

Boot repairer

23%

Motor driver

23%

Carpenter

23%

Unpaid domestic duties

81%

Unpaid domestic

Housewife

Domestic servant

What Beek family records will you find?

What is the average Beek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beek in 1957 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

Beek Family History

Beek Surname Meaning

181,000 record(s) for Beek

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What did your Beek ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Beek family records will you find?

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What is the average Beek lifespan?

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Beek Surname Meaning

181,000 record(s) for Beek

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Beek family from?

What did your Beek ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Beek family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Beek family history

What is the average Beek lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Beek family tree

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