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Beszley Family History

Beszley 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: Beezley, Besley, Beazley, Berley, Bentley, Begley, Beckley, Bosley

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Where is the Beszley family from?

You can see how Beszley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beszley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beszley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Beszley family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Beszley's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Beszley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beszley 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 25 census records available for the last name Beszley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beszley 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 Beszley. 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 military records available for the last name Beszley. For the veterans among your Beszley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beszley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Beszley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beszley in 1973 was 62, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beszley 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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