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Bestel Family History

Bestel 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: Bester, Beste, Kestel, Nestel, Bertel, Beutel, Bessel, Estel, Beitel

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Where is the Bestel family from?

You can see how Bestel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bestel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bestel families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bestel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bestel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestel 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 Bestel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bestel. 43% of Bestel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Hired Hand
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Bestel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bestel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestel 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Bestel. 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 150 military records available for the last name Bestel. For the veterans among your Bestel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bestel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bestel in 1962 was 78, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bestel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestel 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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