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Besker Family History

Besker 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: Bester, Becker, Besser, Beske, Beeker, Besler, Bekker, Betker, Busker

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Where is the Besker family from?

You can see how Besker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Besker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Besker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Besker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Besker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besker 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 Besker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besker. 17% of Besker men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Besker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Besker were Clerk 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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Besker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Besker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besker 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Besker. 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 89 military records available for the last name Besker. For the veterans among your Besker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besker lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Besker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Besker in 1976 was 85, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besker 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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