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Besdesky Family History

Besdesky 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: Brodsky, Bezdek, Belinsky, Bessey, Belsky, Selesky, Bernosky, Besley

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Where is the Besdesky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besdesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Besdesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besdesky. 100% of Besdesky women worked as a Teacher.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Besdesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besdesky 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Besdesky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Besdesky. For the veterans among your Besdesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besdesky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Besdesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Besdesky in 1965 was 80, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besdesky 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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