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Besada Family History

Besada 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: Beseda, Sada, Basara, Espada, Zasada, Benda, Losada, Osada, Besaw

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Where is the Besada family from?

You can see how Besada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besada family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Besada families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Besada families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Besada's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Besada families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Besada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besada 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Besada. 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 8 military records available for the last name Besada. For the veterans among your Besada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besada lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Besada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Besada in 1967 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besada 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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