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Besener Family History

Besener 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: Besemer, Besner, Berner, Bester, Beisner, Messner, Benner, Biener

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Where is the Besener family from?

You can see how Besener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Besener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Besener families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Besener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Besener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Besener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besener 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Besener. 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 29 military records available for the last name Besener. For the veterans among your Besener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besener 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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