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Besancenez Family History

Besancenez 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: Besancon, Betances, Sanchez, Beauchene, Bence, Menendez, Benavente

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Where is the Besancenez family from?

You can see how Besancenez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besancenez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besancenez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Besancenez families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Besancenez's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Besancenez families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Besancenez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besancenez 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Besancenez. 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 22 military records available for the last name Besancenez. For the veterans among your Besancenez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besancenez lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Besancenez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Besancenez in 1971 was 92, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besancenez 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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