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Beskeen Family History

Beskeen Name 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: Bestgen, Beske, Burkeen, Becken, Skeen, Belken, Berken, Berke

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Where is the Beskeen family from?

You can see how Beskeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beskeen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Beskeen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Beskeen's in USA. California had the highest population of Beskeen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beskeen 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 Beskeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beskeen. 50% of Beskeen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • None
    50%
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What Beskeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Beskeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beskeen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Beskeen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Beskeen. For the veterans among your Beskeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beskeen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beskeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beskeen in 1965 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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