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Besileau Family History

Besileau 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: Belleau, Boileau, Beliveau, Soileau, Beiler, Desilets, Beilman

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Where is the Besileau family from?

You can see how Besileau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besileau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Besileau families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Besileau's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Besileau families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Besileau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besileau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Besileau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Besileau. For the veterans among your Besileau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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