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Becay Family History

Becay 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: Belay, Begay, Beck, Bean, Bear, Beal, Berry, Bay, Bucy, Beam

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Where is the Becay family from?

You can see how Becay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Becay families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Becay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Becay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Becay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Becay. 100% of Becay men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Becay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Becay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Becay. For the veterans among your Becay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Becay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Becay in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

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