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Besaillon Family History

Besaillon 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: Bisaillon, Bouillon, Ballon, Besancon, Castillon, Bailon, Bustillos

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What did your Besaillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Besaillon. 100% of Besaillon men worked as a Cultivateur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Besaillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besaillon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Besaillon. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Besaillon. For the veterans among your Besaillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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