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Bessich Family History

Bessich 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: Beswick, Belich, Messick, Beich, Mesich, Betsch, Besch, Bersch

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Where is the Bessich family from?

You can see how Bessich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bessich family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bessich's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bessich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessich 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 18 census records available for the last name Bessich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessich 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bessich. 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 Bessich. For the veterans among your Bessich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessich lifespan?

Average Bessich life expectancy in 1965 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessich 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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