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Beselman Family History

Beselman 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: Besselman, Selman, Bellman, Kesselman, Beeman, Belman, Baseman

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Where is the Beselman family from?

You can see how Beselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beselman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beselman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beselman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beselman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Beselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beselman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Beselman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beselman. For the veterans among your Beselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beselman lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Beselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beselman in 1994 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beselman 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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