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Beka Family History

Beka 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: Belka, Bera, Berka, Bena, Baka, Bek, Bea, Meka, Becka, Beha

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Where is the Beka family from?

You can see how Beka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Beka families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Beka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beka. 100% of Beka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Beka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beka 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Beka. 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 20 military records available for the last name Beka. For the veterans among your Beka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Beka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beka in 1970 was 87, and 51 in 2002.

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