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Besette Family History

Besette 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: Bessette, Bresette, Beste, Binette, Benetti, Fisette, Boyette

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Where is the Besette family from?

You can see how Besette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Besette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 74 Besette families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Besette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Besette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besette 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 Besette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besette. 43% of Besette 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Besette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besette 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Besette. 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 71 military records available for the last name Besette. For the veterans among your Besette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Besette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Besette in 1959 was 43, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besette 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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