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Bestin Family History

Bestin 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: Bustin, Bettin, Bastin, Westin, Bertin, Destin, Austin, Berlin, Best

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Where is the Bestin family from?

You can see how Bestin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bestin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bestin families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bestin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bestin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Bestin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bestin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bestin. For the veterans among your Bestin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Bestin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bestin in 1968 was 93, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestin 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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