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Bessine Family History

Bessine 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: Bessire, Bessent, Bassin, Messina, Tessin, Blessing, Jessie, Besse

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Where is the Bessine family from?

You can see how Bessine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bessine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Bessine family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bessine families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessine 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 60 census records available for the last name Bessine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessine 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bessine. 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 Bessine. For the veterans among your Bessine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bessine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bessine in 1966 was 82, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessine 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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