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Besone Family History

Besone 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: Beson, Benson, Boone, Bene, Bone, Beste, Sone, Belson, Beske, Beeson

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Where is the Besone family from?

You can see how Besone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besone family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Besone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Besone families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Besone's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Besone families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besone 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 130 census records available for the last name Besone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besone 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Besone. 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 10 military records available for the last name Besone. For the veterans among your Besone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besone lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Besone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Besone in 1968 was 79, and 27 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besone 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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