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Besek Family History

Besek 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: Bezek, Beek, Pesek, Bisek, Besel, Beck, Beer, Best, Petek, Bobek

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Where is the Besek family from?

You can see how Besek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Besek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Besek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Besek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besek 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 Besek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besek. 100% of Besek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Besek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Besek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besek 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Besek. 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 23 military records available for the last name Besek. For the veterans among your Besek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Besek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Besek in 1970 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besek 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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