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Beken Family History

Beken Surname Meaning

see Beacon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Beken family from?

You can see how Beken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Beken families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beken families in 1891.
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What did your Beken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beken. 89% of Beken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Beken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beken 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Beken. 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 133 military records available for the last name Beken. For the veterans among your Beken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beken lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Beken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beken in 1959 was 52, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beken 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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