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Beisant Family History

Beisant 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: Bessent, Briant, Bersani, Bean, Best, Benson, Bassano, Geist, Berman

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Where is the Beisant family from?

You can see how Beisant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisant family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Beisant families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Beisant families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisant's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Beisant families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Beisant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisant 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 Beisant. 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 Beisant. For the veterans among your Beisant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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