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Beesch Family History

Beesch 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: Heesch, Boesch, Betsch, Benesch, Besch, Bersch, Bensch, Beech, Bursch

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Where is the Beesch family from?

You can see how Beesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beesch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Beesch family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Beesch's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Beesch families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beesch 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 Beesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beesch. 100% of Beesch men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Beesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Beesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beesch 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Beesch. 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 27 military records available for the last name Beesch. For the veterans among your Beesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beesch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Beesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beesch in 1973 was 84, and 89 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beesch 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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