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Besenberg Family History

Besenberg 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: Wesenberg, Rosenberg, Levenberg, Bredenberg, Eisenberg, Westenberg

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Where is the Besenberg family from?

You can see how Besenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Besenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Besenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Besenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besenberg 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 113 census records available for the last name Besenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besenberg 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Besenberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Besenberg. For the veterans among your Besenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besenberg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Besenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Besenberg in 1971 was 95, and 79 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besenberg 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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