Beckus Family History

Beckus Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Backus, Beckum, Becks, Beckius, Bockus, Beckes, Beck, Berkes, Becker, Barkus

2,000 record(s) for Beckus

827	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
190	Military Records
103	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
485	Member Trees

Where is the Beckus family from?

You can see how Beckus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Beckus families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beckus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Beckus families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beckus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beckus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckus. 30% of Beckus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beckus women worked as a Waitress.

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

30%

Machinist

18%

Farmer

18%

Farm laborer

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress

100%

What Beckus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Beckus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Beckus. 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.

Military Records

There are 190 military records available for the last name Beckus. For the veterans among your Beckus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Beckus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Beckus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beckus in 1956 was 40, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beckus 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.