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Bessenich Family History

Bessenich 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: Kessenich, Bessent, Berberich, Eisenach, Stanich, Benedict, Bernick

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessenich 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 16 census records available for the last name Bessenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessenich 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bessenich. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bessenich. For the veterans among your Bessenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessenich lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Bessenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bessenich in 1976 was 83, and 78 in 1981.

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