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Beskow Family History

Beskow Surname Meaning

East German and Swedish (of German origin): variant of Beeskow a habitational name from the town Beeskow (Sorbian Bezkow) in Lusatia Brandenburg.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beskow family from?

You can see how Beskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beskow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beskow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Beskow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beskow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beskow families in 1891.
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What did your Beskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beskow. 78% of Beskow 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
    78%
  • Farming
    23%

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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Beskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beskow 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Beskow. 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 75 military records available for the last name Beskow. For the veterans among your Beskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beskow lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Beskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beskow in 1945 was 53, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beskow 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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