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Bekis Family History

Bekis 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: Benis, Bevis, Ekis, Bemis, Reis, Lewis, Boris, Melis, Meis, Beets

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Where is the Bekis family from?

You can see how Bekis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bekis families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Bekis families living in Surrey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bekis's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bekis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekis 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 Bekis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bekis. 50% of Bekis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bekis women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bekis were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Bekis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Bekis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekis 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Bekis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bekis. For the veterans among your Bekis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bekis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bekis in 1966 was 76, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekis 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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