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Bessellieu Family History

Bessellieu 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: Desselle, Bissell, Beaulieu, Bessette, Borsellino, Teselle, Vessell

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Where is the Bessellieu family from?

You can see how Bessellieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessellieu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bessellieu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bessellieu families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessellieu's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bessellieu families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Bessellieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessellieu 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bessellieu. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bessellieu. For the veterans among your Bessellieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessellieu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bessellieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bessellieu in 1963 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessellieu 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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