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Beasnett Family History

Beasnett 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: Basnett, Baskett, Barnett, Bennett, Bassett, Bernett, Bisnett

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Where is the Beasnett family from?

You can see how Beasnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beasnett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Beasnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Beasnett family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beasnett's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Beasnett families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Beasnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beasnett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beasnett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beasnett. For the veterans among your Beasnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beasnett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Beasnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beasnett in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beasnett 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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