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Bessaw Family History

Bessaw 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: Besaw, Bressan, Deshaw, Besser, Bussan, Bess, Bessey, Bercaw, Versaw

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Where is the Bessaw family from?

You can see how Bessaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bessaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bessaw family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessaw's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bessaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessaw 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 136 census records available for the last name Bessaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessaw 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bessaw. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bessaw. For the veterans among your Bessaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessaw lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Bessaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bessaw in 1955 was 44, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessaw 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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