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Beseler Family History

Beseler 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: Beeler, Besler, Bessler, Besemer, Beheler, Bieler, Bester, Tessler

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Where is the Beseler family from?

You can see how Beseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beseler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beseler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beseler families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beseler's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Beseler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beseler 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 Beseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beseler. 60% of Beseler men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beseler 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Beseler. 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 949 military records available for the last name Beseler. For the veterans among your Beseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beseler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beseler in 1961 was 50, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beseler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beseler 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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