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Beserra Family History

Beserra Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Brazil) and Hispanic: altered form of Galician and Spanish Becerra or Portuguese Bezerra.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beserra family from?

You can see how Beserra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beserra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Beserra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Beserra families living in California. This was about 28% of all the recorded Beserra's in USA. California had the highest population of Beserra families in 1920.
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What did your Beserra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beserra. 25% of Beserra men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Molder
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beserra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beserra 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Beserra. 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 127 military records available for the last name Beserra. For the veterans among your Beserra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beserra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beserra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beserra in 1966 was 63, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beserra 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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