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Bestul Family History

Bestul Surname Meaning

Norwegian: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Norway.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bestul family from?

You can see how Bestul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bestul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bestul family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestul's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bestul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestul 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 Bestul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bestul. 49% of Bestul men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Bestul women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bestul were Salesman and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Bestul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Bestul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestul 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bestul. 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 152 military records available for the last name Bestul. For the veterans among your Bestul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestul lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bestul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bestul in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestul 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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