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Besitka Family History

Besitka 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: Pestka, Pesicka, Betka, Best, Bester, Belka, Beitz, Beswick, Testa

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Where is the Besitka family from?

You can see how Besitka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besitka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Besitka families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Besitka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Besitka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besitka 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 43 census records available for the last name Besitka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besitka 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Besitka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Besitka. For the veterans among your Besitka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besitka lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2001, in the United States, Besitka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Besitka in 1942 was 73, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besitka 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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