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Besoain Family History

Besoain 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: Beloin, Despain, Beson, Bean, Bain, Benjamin, Germain, Berlin, Husain

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Where is the Besoain family from?

You can see how Besoain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besoain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Besoain families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Besoain's in USA. California had the highest population of Besoain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besoain 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 86 census records available for the last name Besoain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besoain 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Besoain. 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 11 military records available for the last name Besoain. For the veterans among your Besoain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besoain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Besoain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Besoain in 1965 was 59, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besoain 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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