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Beslund Family History

Beslund 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, Heglund, Belland, Westlund, Naslund, Bylund, Oslund

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Where is the Beslund family from?

You can see how Beslund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beslund family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Beslund families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Beslund families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beslund's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beslund families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beslund 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 7 census records available for the last name Beslund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beslund 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beslund. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beslund. For the veterans among your Beslund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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