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Bessian Family History

Bessian 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: Bressan, Bassin, Messman, Tessin, Bussan, Russian, Bassman, Hessman

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Where is the Bessian family from?

You can see how Bessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bessian family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bessian's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bessian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessian 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 41 census records available for the last name Bessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessian 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bessian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bessian. For the veterans among your Bessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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