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Besden Family History

Besden 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: Basden, Belden, Bowden, Heiden, Eden, Boden, Burden, Bezdek, Bester

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Where is the Besden family from?

You can see how Besden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Besden family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Besden's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Besden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besden 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 83 census records available for the last name Besden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besden 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Besden. 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 13 military records available for the last name Besden. For the veterans among your Besden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Besden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Besden in 1967 was 71, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besden 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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