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Besecker Family History

Besecker Surname Meaning

North German: from the personal name Bäsecke from Latin Basilius (see Basil) a Christian saint's name.

In some cases it may also be a derivative of the personal name Bernhard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Besecker family from?

You can see how Besecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Besecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Besecker families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besecker's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Besecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besecker 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 Besecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besecker. 32% of Besecker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Besecker women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Besecker were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Besecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besecker 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Besecker. 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 785 military records available for the last name Besecker. For the veterans among your Besecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besecker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Besecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Besecker in 1945 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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