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Besander Family History

Besander 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: Bolander, Brander, Sander, Levander, Melander, Bender, Helander

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Where is the Besander family from?

You can see how Besander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besander family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Besander's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Besander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besander 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 59 census records available for the last name Besander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besander 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Besander. 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 7 military records available for the last name Besander. For the veterans among your Besander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besander lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Besander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Besander in 1971 was 22, and 64 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besander 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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