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Besofsky Family History

Besofsky 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: Borofsky, Osofsky, Brodsky, Belinsky, Bessey, Kofsky, Belsky

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Besofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besofsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Besofsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Besofsky. For the veterans among your Besofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besofsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Besofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Besofsky in 1967 was 81, and 68 in 1995.

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