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Besenty Family History

Besenty 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: Bessent, Beeney, Berent, Bement, Best, Brent, Beets, Melendy, Been

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Where is the Besenty family from?

You can see how Besenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besenty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besenty family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Besenty's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Besenty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besenty 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 26 census records available for the last name Besenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besenty 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Besenty. 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 5 military records available for the last name Besenty. For the veterans among your Besenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besenty lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Besenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Besenty in 1972 was 77, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besenty 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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