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Bej Family History

Bej 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: Ben, Bel, Bey, Bee, Beg, Beu, Bek, Ber, Bem, Bea

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Where is the Bej family from?

You can see how Bej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bej family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bej families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Bej families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bej's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bej families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bej surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bej ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bej 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Bej. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bej. For the veterans among your Bej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bej lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Bej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bej in 1965 was 67, and 70 in 1996.

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