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Beseby Family History

Beseby 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: Beeby, Westby, Beery, Busby, Moseby, Bessey, Huseby, Vesely, Busey

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Where is the Beseby family from?

You can see how Beseby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beseby family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Beseby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Beseby families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beseby's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Beseby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Beseby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beseby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beseby. 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 Beseby. For the veterans among your Beseby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beseby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beseby 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 Beseby

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