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Besarab Family History

Besarab 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: Basara, Bearb, Beshara, Bear, Bara, Beard, Barak, Bertram, Sarah

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Where is the Besarab family from?

You can see how Besarab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besarab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besarab family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Besarab's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Besarab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besarab 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 8 census records available for the last name Besarab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besarab 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Besarab. 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 5 military records available for the last name Besarab. For the veterans among your Besarab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besarab lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Besarab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Besarab in 1980 was 82, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besarab 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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