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Bezek Family History

Bezek Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: topographic name from Slovenian and Croatian dialect bezek ‘elder’. Slovak and Czech: topographic name from a derivative of Slovak dialect and Czech vocabulary word bez ‘elder’. Compare Bezak.

Slovenian (Bežek): probably a nickname derived from bežati ‘to flee’.

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


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Where is the Bezek family from?

You can see how Bezek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bezek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bezek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bezek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bezek families in 1891.
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What did your Bezek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bezek. 53% of Bezek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bezek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bezek were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Bezek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Bezek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezek 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Bezek. 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 275 military records available for the last name Bezek. For the veterans among your Bezek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bezek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bezek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bezek in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bezek 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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