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Besserer Family History

Besserer 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: Besser, Bessler, Becherer, Besemer, Wesseler, Heisserer, Bessire

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Where is the Besserer family from?

You can see how Besserer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besserer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Besserer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Besserer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Besserer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Besserer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besserer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Besserer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besserer. 43% of Besserer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Besserer women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Besserer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Besserer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besserer 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Besserer. 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 518 military records available for the last name Besserer. For the veterans among your Besserer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besserer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Besserer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Besserer in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besserer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besserer 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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