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Beik Family History

Beik 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, Berk, Bein, Beil, Leik, Beek, Benik, Bek, Beim, Boik

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Where is the Beik family from?

You can see how Beik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Beik families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beik's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beik 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 Beik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beik. 43% of Beik men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Beik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beik 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Beik. 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 258 military records available for the last name Beik. For the veterans among your Beik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beik in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beik 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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