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Besak Family History

Besak 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: Bosak, Besaw, Bezak, Lesak, Belak, Benak, Basak, Beck, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Besak family from?

You can see how Besak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besak family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Besak's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Besak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Besak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besak. 100% of Besak men worked as a Butcher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Besak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besak 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Besak. 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 11 military records available for the last name Besak. For the veterans among your Besak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Besak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Besak in 1975 was 86, and 86 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besak 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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