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Beshers Family History

Beshers 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: Boshers, Beshears, Becher, Bester, Beers, Besser, Nethers, Besler

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Where is the Beshers family from?

You can see how Beshers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beshers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Beshers family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beshers's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Beshers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beshers 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 Beshers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beshers. 67% of Beshers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beshers women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beshers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshers 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Beshers. 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 135 military records available for the last name Beshers. For the veterans among your Beshers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beshers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beshers in 1961 was 61, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beshers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshers 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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