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Beskon Family History

Beskon 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: Besson, Beson, Benson, Beaston, Boston, Belton, Benston, Benton

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Where is the Beskon family from?

You can see how Beskon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beskon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Beskon family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beskon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beskon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beskon 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 27 census records available for the last name Beskon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beskon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beskon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beskon. For the veterans among your Beskon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beskon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Beskon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Beskon in 1974 was 78, and 62 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beskon 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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