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Bezzell Family History

Bezzell 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: Buzzell, Bizzell, Bazzell, Ezzell, Ezell, Brazzell, Uzzell, Buzzelli

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Where is the Bezzell family from?

You can see how Bezzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bezzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bezzell families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bezzell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bezzell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bezzell 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 Bezzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bezzell. 100% of Bezzell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bezzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Bezzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezzell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bezzell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bezzell. For the veterans among your Bezzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bezzell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Bezzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bezzell in 1966 was 66, and 71 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bezzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bezzell 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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