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Bejster Family History

Bejster 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: Bester, Fenster, Bruster, Easter, Tester, Pester, Better, Meister

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Where is the Bejster family from?

You can see how Bejster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bejster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bejster family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bejster's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bejster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bejster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Bejster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bejster 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bejster. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bejster. For the veterans among your Bejster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bejster lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Bejster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bejster in 1971 was 52, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bejster 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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