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Beissett Family History

Beissett 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: Blissett, Bissett, Brissett, Bessett, Bessent, Bessette, Grissett

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Where is the Beissett family from?

You can see how Beissett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beissett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beissett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Beissett families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beissett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Beissett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Beissett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beissett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Beissett. 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 military records available for the last name Beissett. For the veterans among your Beissett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beissett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beissett 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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