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Beeker Family History

Beeker Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name for someone who lived by a stream from Middle Low German beke ‘stream brook’

+ the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Beeker family from?

You can see how Beeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Beeker families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Beeker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beeker families in 1891.
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What did your Beeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beeker. 50% of Beeker men worked as a Tailor and 84% of Beeker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beeker were Lorry Driver (owner) and Waitress.

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Lorry Driver (owner)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Variety Artist Travelling
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Beeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Beeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beeker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beeker. For the veterans among your Beeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beeker in 1955 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beeker 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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