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Besdale Family History

Besdale 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: Beadle, Teesdale, Bendle, Bendele, Teasdale, Tisdale, Beedle, Beale

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Where is the Besdale family from?

You can see how Besdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Besdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Besdale families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besdale's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Besdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besdale 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 18 census records available for the last name Besdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besdale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Besdale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Besdale. For the veterans among your Besdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besdale lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besdale 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besdale

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