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Beco Family History

Beco 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: Beck, Bero, Besco, Bech, Beno, Belo, Bebo, Bell, Bao, Bean

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Where is the Beco family from?

You can see how Beco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beco family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beco family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beco's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Beco families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beco. 100% of Beco 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 203 census records available for the last name Beco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beco 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Beco. 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 21 military records available for the last name Beco. For the veterans among your Beco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beco lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Beco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beco in 1965 was 75, and 60 in 2002.

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