This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Besancan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Besancan Family History

Besancan 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: Besancon, Branca, Bianca, Betances, Beanland, Bearman, Beagan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Besancan family from?

You can see how Besancan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besancan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besancan family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Besancan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Besancan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besancan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Besancan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Besancan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besancan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Besancan

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Besancan. 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.

View all Besancan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Besancan. For the veterans among your Besancan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Besancan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Besancan family history

Discover More

What is the average Besancan lifespan?

Average Besancan life expectancy in 1994 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besancan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besancan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Besancan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial