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Besciglia Family History

Besciglia 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: Buscaglia, Bisceglia, Cerniglia, Briglia, Castiglia, Battaglia

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Besciglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besciglia 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 Besciglia. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Besciglia. For the veterans among your Besciglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besciglia lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Besciglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Besciglia in 1979 was 71, and 64 in 1995.

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