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Besic Family History

Besic Surname Meaning

Bosniak (Bešić): patronymic from a short form of the Bosniak Muslim personal name Bešir which is of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (see Bashir).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Besic family from?

You can see how Besic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besic family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Besic families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Besic's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Besic families in 1880.
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What did your Besic ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Besic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besic 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Besic. 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 11 military records available for the last name Besic. For the veterans among your Besic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besic lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Besic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Besic in 1986 was 72, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besic 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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