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Bezanson Family History

Bezanson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Besançon (see Besancon).

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


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Where is the Bezanson family from?

You can see how Bezanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bezanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bezanson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bezanson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bezanson families in 1891.
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What did your Bezanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bezanson. 38% of Bezanson men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Bezanson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bezanson were Bookkeeper and Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Shoe Worker
    29%

What Bezanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bezanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezanson 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Bezanson. 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 455 military records available for the last name Bezanson. For the veterans among your Bezanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bezanson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bezanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bezanson in 1961 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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