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Bese Family History

Bese 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: Best, Bene, Beese, Beste, Bee, Buse, Beske, Bess, Bise, Bose

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Where is the Bese family from?

You can see how Bese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bese families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bese's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bese 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 Bese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bese. 100% of Bese women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bese 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Bese. 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 565 military records available for the last name Bese. For the veterans among your Bese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bese in 1962 was 70, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bese 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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