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Beseley Family History

Beseley 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: Beeley, Besley, Seeley, Berley, Bentley, Begley, Beckley, Keeley

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Where is the Beseley family from?

You can see how Beseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Beseley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beseley families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beseley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Beseley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Beseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beseley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Beseley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beseley. For the veterans among your Beseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beseley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beseley 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 Beseley

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