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Beker Family History

Beker 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: Baker, Beer, Beger, Reker, Becker, Boker, Bever, Bueker, Beeker

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Where is the Beker family from?

You can see how Beker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Beker families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Beker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beker. 64% of Beker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Student
    19%
  • Income
    19%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Beker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beker 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Beker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 692 military records available for the last name Beker. For the veterans among your Beker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beker in 1963 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

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