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Besko Family History

Besko 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: Bosko, Benko, Berko, Beske, Lesko, Besco, Mesko, Busko, Besso, Jesko

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Where is the Besko family from?

You can see how Besko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besko families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Besko families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Besko's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Besko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besko 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 Besko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Besko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Besko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besko 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Besko. 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 99 military records available for the last name Besko. For the veterans among your Besko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Besko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Besko in 1949 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besko 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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