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Beslen Family History

Beslen 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: Behlen, Belen, Besler, Besley, Berlin, Ellen, Belle, Berley, Bellew

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Where is the Beslen family from?

You can see how Beslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beslen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beslen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Beslen family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Beslen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Beslen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beslen 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 50 census records available for the last name Beslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beslen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Beslen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beslen. For the veterans among your Beslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beslen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Beslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beslen in 1976 was 73, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beslen 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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