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Besterfield Family History

Besterfield 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: Westerfield, Butterfield, Chesterfield, Westerfeld, Biesterfeld

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Where is the Besterfield family from?

You can see how Besterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besterfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Besterfield families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Besterfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Besterfield families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Besterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besterfield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Besterfield. 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 26 military records available for the last name Besterfield. For the veterans among your Besterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besterfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Besterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Besterfield in 1963 was 66, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besterfield 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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