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Bessier Family History

Bessier 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, Bossier, Messier, Bessler, Tessier, Messer, Bester, Tessler

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Where is the Bessier family from?

You can see how Bessier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bessier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Bessier families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bessier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bessier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessier 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 Bessier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bessier. 55% of Bessier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bessier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bessier were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Bessier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Bessier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessier 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Bessier. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bessier. For the veterans among your Bessier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Bessier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bessier in 1964 was 80, and 95 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bessier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessier 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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