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Origins of the Beckway surname

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About the Beckways

We have a total number of 258 records for people with the last name Beckway.

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Where do most Beckways live?

In 1921, most Beckways lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Beckways

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 219 records for the Beckway surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Beckways most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beckway first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Beckways

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Beckways in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Carpenter

2

Fancy Work (Fgs)

2

Farm Labourer

2

Housemaid Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Beckways in 1921
Carpenter

5

Farm Labourer

3

Gardener

3

Hay Cutter

2

Agl Labourer

1

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