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Besmann Family History

Besmann 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: Bermann, Ehmann, Berman, Lehmann, Rehmann, Beeman, Obermann, Mesman

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Where is the Besmann family from?

You can see how Besmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besmann family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Besmann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Besmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besmann 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 45 census records available for the last name Besmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besmann 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Besmann. 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 4 military records available for the last name Besmann. For the veterans among your Besmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besmann lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Besmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Besmann in 1974 was 80, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besmann 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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