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Beeken Family History

Beeken Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Beacon. Flemish (mainly Belgian Limburg): genitivized form of Beek.

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


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Where is the Beeken family from?

You can see how Beeken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beeken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Beeken families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Beeken's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Beeken families in 1891.
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What did your Beeken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beeken. 42% of Beeken men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Beeken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beeken were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    42%
  • Farmworker
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Beeken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beeken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeken 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Beeken. 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 405 military records available for the last name Beeken. For the veterans among your Beeken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beeken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beeken in 1964 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beeken 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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