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Besland Family History

Besland 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: Berland, Belland, Beland, Boland, Newland, Bland, Osland, Eland

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Where is the Besland family from?

You can see how Besland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Besland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Besland family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Besland's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Besland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Besland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besland 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Besland. 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 8 military records available for the last name Besland. For the veterans among your Besland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besland 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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