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Beuke Family History

Beuke 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: Berke, Belke, Beske, Betke, Benke, Beyke, Beck, Blake, Duke, Brake

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Where is the Beuke family from?

You can see how Beuke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beuke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beuke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Beuke families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Beuke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beuke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beuke 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 Beuke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beuke. 24% of Beuke men worked as a Truck Driver and 28% of Beuke women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beuke were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Checker
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Beuke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beuke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beuke 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Beuke. 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 203 military records available for the last name Beuke. For the veterans among your Beuke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beuke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beuke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beuke in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beuke 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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