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Beseke Family History

Beseke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Basilius (see Basil).

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


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Where is the Beseke family from?

You can see how Beseke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beseke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beseke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Beseke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beseke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Beseke families in 1911.
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What did your Beseke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beseke. 74% of Beseke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Beseke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beseke were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Beseke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Beseke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beseke 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Beseke. 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 185 military records available for the last name Beseke. For the veterans among your Beseke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beseke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beseke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beseke in 1962 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beseke 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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