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Besselaar Family History

Besselaar 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: Besselman, Kesselman, Besser, Wesselman, Bosselman, Bessler, Esselman

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Where is the Besselaar family from?

You can see how Besselaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besselaar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Besselaar families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Besselaar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Besselaar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besselaar 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 41 census records available for the last name Besselaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besselaar 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Besselaar. 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 Besselaar. For the veterans among your Besselaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besselaar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Besselaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Besselaar in 1969 was 73, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besselaar 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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