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Besola Family History

Besola 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: Pesola, Sola, Eskola, Bella, Bedoya, Evola, Ketola, Merola, Nekola

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Where is the Besola family from?

You can see how Besola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Besola families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Besola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Besola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Besola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besola. 100% of Besola men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Besola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besola 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Besola. 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 29 military records available for the last name Besola. For the veterans among your Besola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besola lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Besola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Besola in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besola 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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