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Bekshaw Family History

Bekshaw 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: Belshaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Bagshaw, Renshaw, Besaw, Redshaw

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Where is the Bekshaw family from?

You can see how Bekshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bekshaw family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bekshaw's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bekshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Bekshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekshaw 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 immigration records available for the last name Bekshaw. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bekshaw. For the veterans among your Bekshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekshaw lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Bekshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bekshaw in 1976 was 68, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekshaw 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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