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Besim Family History

Besim 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: Beim, Basil, Best, Bein, Beam, Bedi, Heim, Belin, Keim, Seim

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Where is the Besim family from?

You can see how Besim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besim family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Besim's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Besim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Besim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besim 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Besim. 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 14 military records available for the last name Besim. For the veterans among your Besim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besim lifespan?

Average Besim life expectancy in 1976 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besim 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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