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Besco Family History

Besco Name Meaning

Americanized form of East German Beskow .

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


Similar surnames: Vesco, Bosco, Esco, Besso, Best, Visco, Fusco, Bess, Vasco, Pesce

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Where is the Besco family from?

You can see how Besco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Besco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Besco families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Besco's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Besco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Besco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besco. 30% of Besco men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Besco women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Besco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besco 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Besco. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 244 military records available for the last name Besco. For the veterans among your Besco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besco lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Besco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Besco in 1955 was 32, and 59 in 2004.

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