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Befsel Family History

Befsel 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: Bensel, Beisel, Bessel, Besel, Kessel, Hessel, Beese, Meisel, Bedel

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Where is the Befsel family from?

You can see how Befsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Befsel family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Befsel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Befsel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Befsel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Befsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Befsel 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 Befsel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Befsel. For the veterans among your Befsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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