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Beza Family History

Beza Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Baeza. This surname is also established in Guatemala.

Polish (also Bęza): unexplained.

Ethiopian: from the personal name Beza which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he multiplied’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Beza family from?

You can see how Beza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Beza families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beza's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beza. 39% of Beza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beza women worked as a Weaver.

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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
    39%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Beza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beza 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Beza. 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 251 military records available for the last name Beza. For the veterans among your Beza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beza lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Beza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beza in 1944 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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