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Besseau Family History

Besseau 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: Bessent, Belleau, Boisseau, Besser, Bessey, Besse, Dusseau, Brusseau

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Where is the Besseau family from?

You can see how Besseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Besseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Besseau families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Besseau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Besseau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besseau 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 84 census records available for the last name Besseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besseau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Besseau. 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 Besseau. For the veterans among your Besseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besseau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besseau 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besseau

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