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Beskett Family History

Beskett 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: Baskett, Beckett, Heskett, Bessett, Burkett, Benkert, Hesketh

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Where is the Beskett family from?

You can see how Beskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beskett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Beskett families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beskett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beskett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beskett 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 Beskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beskett. 67% of Beskett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%

What Beskett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Beskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beskett 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Beskett. 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 Beskett. For the veterans among your Beskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beskett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Beskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Beskett in 1964 was 58, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beskett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beskett 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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