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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


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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    34%
  • Boot Repairer
    23%
  • Motor Driver
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Beek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 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 Lists

There are 15,000 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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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beek 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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