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Besal Family History

Besal 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: Beal, Besaw, Besel, Bell, Bean, Bear, Basil, Real, Basa, Best

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Where is the Besal family from?

You can see how Besal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Besal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Besal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Besal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besal 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 73 census records available for the last name Besal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besal 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Besal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Besal. For the veterans among your Besal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Besal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Besal in 1968 was 73, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besal 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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