Beske Family History

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Beske Name Meaning

Eastern German: probably from the personal name Peske or Peschke, vernacular forms of Petrus (see Peter). Danish: from the old word bieske ‘bitter’, ‘acrid’, a nickname common since the 17th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Buske, Jeske, Belke, Meske, Beste, Berke, Deike, Blake, Neske, Betke

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Beske Family Origin

Where is the Beske family from?

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You can see how Beske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beske families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Beske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Beske's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Beske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Beske Family Occupations

What did your Beske ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Beske occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Beske's were Farmers. Farmer and Farming were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Beske. A less common occupation for the Beske family was Laborer.

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Farming

    33%

  • Laborer

    33%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Beske ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Beske Historical Records

What Beske family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beske census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Beske. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beske. For the veterans among your Beske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Beske Life Expectancy

What is the average Beske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beske in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beske 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.

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