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Bestell Family History

Bestell 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: Estell, Gesell, Bissell, Castell, Bester, Boswell, Stell, Beste

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Where is the Bestell family from?

You can see how Bestell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bestell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Bestell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bestell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bestell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestell 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 108 census records available for the last name Bestell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bestell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bestell. For the veterans among your Bestell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestell lifespan?

Average Bestell life expectancy in 1989 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestell 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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