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Beselin Family History

Beselin 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: Berlin, Berezin, Belin, Asselin, Bellin, Selin, Heslin, Breslin

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Where is the Beselin family from?

You can see how Beselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beselin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beselin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Beselin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beselin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beselin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beselin 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 144 census records available for the last name Beselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beselin 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Beselin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Beselin. For the veterans among your Beselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beselin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Beselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beselin in 1971 was 88, and 102 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beselin 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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