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Beasaw Family History

Beasaw Surname 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: Besaw, Basa, Beas, Bercaw, Versaw, Bashaw, Beason, Beagan, Beavan

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Where is the Beasaw family from?

You can see how Beasaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beasaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beasaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Beasaw families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Beasaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beasaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beasaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Beasaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beasaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Beasaw. 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 48 military records available for the last name Beasaw. For the veterans among your Beasaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beasaw lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Beasaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Beasaw in 1977 was 93, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beasaw 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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