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Besmond Family History

Besmond 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: Desmond, Esmond, Edmond, Osmond, Redmond, Germond, Belmont, Besson

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Where is the Besmond family from?

You can see how Besmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besmond family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Besmond families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besmond's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Besmond families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besmond 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 39 census records available for the last name Besmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besmond 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Besmond. 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 5 military records available for the last name Besmond. For the veterans among your Besmond 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 Besmond 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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