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Bestock Family History

Bestock 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: Bostock, Estock, Stock, Beswick, Rebstock, Binstock, Estok, Bienstock

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Where is the Bestock family from?

You can see how Bestock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bestock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bestock family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestock's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Bestock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bestock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bestock. 100% of Bestock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bestock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Bestock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestock 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bestock. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bestock. For the veterans among your Bestock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bestock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bestock in 1969 was 82, and 23 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bestock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestock 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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