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Beshere Family History

Beshere 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: Beshore, Becher, Bester, Bashore, Besser, Besler, Shere, Becherer

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Where is the Beshere family from?

You can see how Beshere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beshere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Beshere families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beshere's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beshere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beshere 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 Beshere ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Beshere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshere 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Beshere. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beshere. For the veterans among your Beshere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beshere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beshere in 1963 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshere 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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