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Beasent Family History

Beasent 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: Bessent, Bensen, Balent, Bagent, Beason, Beaven, Berent, Bedient

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Where is the Beasent family from?

You can see how Beasent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beasent family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Beasent families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Beasent's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Beasent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beasent 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 244 census records available for the last name Beasent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beasent 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Beasent. 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 10 military records available for the last name Beasent. For the veterans among your Beasent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beasent lifespan?

Average Beasent life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beasent 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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