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Besolt Family History

Besolt 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: Best, Bolt, Belt, Pesola, Bebout, Befort, Benoit, Beson, Solt

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Where is the Besolt family from?

You can see how Besolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besolt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Besolt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Besolt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Besolt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Besolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besolt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Besolt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Besolt. For the veterans among your Besolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besolt lifespan?

Average Besolt life expectancy in 1965 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besolt 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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