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Bestrick Family History

Bestrick 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: Westrick, Bestwick, Beatrice, Beswick, Buttrick, Petrick, Strick

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Where is the Bestrick family from?

You can see how Bestrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestrick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bestrick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bestrick family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestrick's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bestrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestrick 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 Bestrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bestrick. 100% of Bestrick men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bestrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Bestrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestrick 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bestrick. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bestrick. For the veterans among your Bestrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestrick lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Bestrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bestrick in 1987 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bestrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestrick 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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