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Bestenbostel Family History

Bestenbostel 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: Benveniste, Baudendistel, Westenberger, Hornbostel, Paternoster

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Where is the Bestenbostel family from?

You can see how Bestenbostel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestenbostel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bestenbostel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bestenbostel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestenbostel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bestenbostel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Bestenbostel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestenbostel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bestenbostel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bestenbostel. For the veterans among your Bestenbostel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestenbostel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Bestenbostel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bestenbostel in 1976 was 64, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestenbostel 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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