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Besdin Family History

Besdin 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: Beldin, Berlin, Budin, Bein, Bodin, Bedi, Belin, Bergin, Burdin

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Where is the Besdin family from?

You can see how Besdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besdin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Besdin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Besdin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Besdin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Besdin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Besdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besdin 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Besdin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Besdin. For the veterans among your Besdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besdin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Besdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Besdin in 1965 was 75, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besdin 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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