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Besell Family History

Besell 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: Gesell, Bedell, Besel, Bell, Jewell, Sell, Bissell, Hensell, Sewell

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Where is the Besell family from?

You can see how Besell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Besell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Besell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Besell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besell 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 Besell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besell. 100% of Besell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Besell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Besell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Besell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Besell. For the veterans among your Besell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1987, in the United States, Besell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Besell in 1961 was 61, and 83 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besell 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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