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Bescheidt Family History

Bescheidt 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: Scheidt, Scheid, Schmidt, Boschert, Umscheid, Eischeid, Becher

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Where is the Bescheidt family from?

You can see how Bescheidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bescheidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bescheidt family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Bescheidt's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Bescheidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bescheidt 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 Bescheidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bescheidt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bescheidt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bescheidt. For the veterans among your Bescheidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bescheidt lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Bescheidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bescheidt in 1980 was 89, and 84 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bescheidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bescheidt 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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