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Beselt Family History

Beselt 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: Besel, Best, Gesell, Bessent, Belt, Bedel, Basel, Vesely, Bensel

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Where is the Beselt family from?

You can see how Beselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beselt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Beselt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beselt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beselt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beselt 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 79 census records available for the last name Beselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beselt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Beselt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beselt. For the veterans among your Beselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beselt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Beselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beselt in 1968 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beselt 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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