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Beseny Family History

Beseny 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, Been, Beery, Deveny, Bensen, Bessey, Belen, Vesely, Busey

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Where is the Beseny family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beseny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beseny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beseny. 100% of Beseny men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Beseny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Beseny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beseny 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beseny. 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 57 military records available for the last name Beseny. For the veterans among your Beseny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beseny lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Beseny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beseny in 1944 was 22, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beseny 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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