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Besil Family History

Besil 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: Basil, Beil, Bevil, Besel, Bell, Beal, Best, Peil, Keil, Bein

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Where is the Besil family from?

You can see how Besil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Besil families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Besil families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besil's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Besil families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besil 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 Besil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besil. 100% of Besil women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Besil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besil 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Besil. 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 16 military records available for the last name Besil. For the veterans among your Besil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Besil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Besil in 1967 was 90, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besil 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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