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Besselieu Family History

Besselieu 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: Beaulieu, Bessette, Bessler, Wesseler, Bessel, Desselle, Besselman

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Where is the Besselieu family from?

You can see how Besselieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besselieu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Besselieu families living in South Carolina. This was about 54% of all the recorded Besselieu's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Besselieu families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Besselieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besselieu 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Besselieu. 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 18 military records available for the last name Besselieu. For the veterans among your Besselieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besselieu lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Besselieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Besselieu in 1966 was 71, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besselieu 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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