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Besthoff Family History

Besthoff 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: Westhoff, Bischoff, Wuesthoff, Osthoff, Benshoff, Heithoff, Benchoff

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Where is the Besthoff family from?

You can see how Besthoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besthoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besthoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Besthoff families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Besthoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Besthoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Besthoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besthoff 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Besthoff. 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 53 military records available for the last name Besthoff. For the veterans among your Besthoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besthoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Besthoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Besthoff in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besthoff 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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