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Bestal Family History

Bestal 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: Vestal, Bestul, Beal, Best, Bester, Testa, Mestas, Beste, Westall

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Where is the Bestal family from?

You can see how Bestal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bestal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bestal family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestal's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bestal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestal 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 131 census records available for the last name Bestal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestal 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bestal. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bestal. For the veterans among your Bestal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestal lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Bestal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bestal in 1990 was 77, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestal 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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