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Beckes Family History

Beckes Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and probably also English Becks. Serbian (Bečkeš): probably a nickname or occupational name derived from bečka ‘small barrel’.

The surname Bečkeš is very rare in Serbia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beckes family from?

You can see how Beckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Beckes families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beckes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beckes families in 1911.
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What did your Beckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beckes. 21% of Beckes men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Beckes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckes were Machinist and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Passenger Lists

There are 234 immigration records available for the last name Beckes. 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 344 military records available for the last name Beckes. For the veterans among your Beckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Beckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beckes in 1948 was 37, and 80 in 2003.

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