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Beskenis Family History

Beskenis 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: Bessent, Berkes, Benis, Beske, Behrens, Becken, Bennis, Miskinis

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Where is the Beskenis family from?

You can see how Beskenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beskenis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beskenis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Beskenis family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beskenis's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Beskenis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Beskenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beskenis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beskenis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Beskenis. For the veterans among your Beskenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beskenis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Beskenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beskenis in 1953 was 33, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beskenis 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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