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Besas Family History

Besas 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: Besaw, Bess, Beas, Bean, Bear, Beal, Basa, Bass, Best, Ness

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Where is the Besas family from?

You can see how Besas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Besas families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Besas's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Besas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besas 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 Besas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Besas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besas 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Besas. 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 18 military records available for the last name Besas. For the veterans among your Besas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Besas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Besas in 1966 was 84, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besas 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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