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Besold Family History

Besold 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: Bezold, Bold, Pesola, Herold, Betzold, Bujold, Tenold, Gerold, Fasold

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Where is the Besold family from?

You can see how Besold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Besold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Besold families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Besold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Besold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besold 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 Besold ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Car Cleaner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Besold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besold 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Besold. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Besold. For the veterans among your Besold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besold lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Besold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Besold in 1954 was 43, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besold 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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