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Besbeck Family History

Besbeck 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: Beswick, Brobeck, Bobeck, Lembeck, Lebeck, Osbeck, Oberbeck, Herbeck

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Where is the Besbeck family from?

You can see how Besbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Besbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Besbeck family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besbeck's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Besbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besbeck 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 75 census records available for the last name Besbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besbeck 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Besbeck. 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 29 military records available for the last name Besbeck. For the veterans among your Besbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besbeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Besbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Besbeck in 1969 was 68, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besbeck 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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