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Bekish Family History

Bekish 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: Berish, Benish, Beamish, Belich, Benis, Borish, Barish, Baksh, Bevis

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Where is the Bekish family from?

You can see how Bekish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bekish family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bekish's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Bekish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bekish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bekish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bekish. 67% of Bekish 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
    67%
  • Stock Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Bekish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekish 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 Bekish. 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 78 military records available for the last name Bekish. For the veterans among your Bekish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekish lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Bekish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bekish in 1961 was 66, and 86 in 2002.

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