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Besocke Family History

Besocke 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: Beske, Besecker, Benecke, Beck, Cocke, Brock, Bence, Berke, Block

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Where is the Besocke family from?

You can see how Besocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besocke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besocke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Besocke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Besocke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besocke 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 15 census records available for the last name Besocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besocke 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Besocke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Besocke. For the veterans among your Besocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besocke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Besocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Besocke in 1967 was 74, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besocke 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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