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Bessau Family History

Bessau 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: Bressan, Besser, Nassau, Bussan, Besaw, Bess, Bessey, Besse, Beau

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Where is the Bessau family from?

You can see how Bessau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bessau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bessau families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bessau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessau 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 64 census records available for the last name Bessau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessau 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 Bessau. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bessau. For the veterans among your Bessau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessau lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Bessau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bessau in 1980 was 75, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessau 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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