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Bestorp Family History

Bestorp 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: Bestor, Nestor, Bester, Beshore, Hector, Pastor, Bishop, Stoop, Best

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Where is the Bestorp family from?

You can see how Bestorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestorp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bestorp families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Bestorp families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestorp's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Bestorp families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestorp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bestorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestorp 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bestorp. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bestorp. For the veterans among your Bestorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestorp lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Bestorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bestorp in 1970 was 94, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestorp 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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