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Bestwick Family History

Bestwick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beswick.

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


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Where is the Bestwick family from?

You can see how Bestwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bestwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 263 Bestwick families living in Derbyshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bestwick's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bestwick families in 1891.
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What did your Bestwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lace Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bestwick. 10% of Bestwick men worked as a Lace Maker and 77% of Bestwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bestwick were Builders Labourer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lace Maker
    10%
  • Lace Manufacturer
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bestwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestwick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bestwick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bestwick. For the veterans among your Bestwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestwick lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bestwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bestwick in 1943 was 56, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestwick 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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