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Besete Family History

Besete 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: Beste, Best, Beets, Bester, Beese, Bessette, Beske, Besse, Rosete

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Where is the Besete family from?

You can see how Besete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besete family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Besete families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Besete's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Besete families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besete 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 7 census records available for the last name Besete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besete 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Besete. 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 Besete. For the veterans among your Besete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besete lifespan?

Average Besete life expectancy in 2002 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besete 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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