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Besserman Family History

Besserman 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: Bosserman, Besselman, Kesselman, Wasserman, Westerman, Wesselman

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Where is the Besserman family from?

You can see how Besserman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besserman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Besserman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Besserman families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besserman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Besserman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besserman 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 Besserman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besserman. 40% of Besserman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Besserman women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Besserman were Shipping Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Besserman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Besserman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besserman 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Besserman. 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 59 military records available for the last name Besserman. For the veterans among your Besserman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besserman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Besserman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Besserman in 1958 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besserman 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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