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Besgen Family History

Besgen 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: Bergen, Bestgen, Berger, Beger, Bogen, Bester, Berge, Bergin, Westen

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Where is the Besgen family from?

You can see how Besgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Besgen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Besgen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Besgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besgen 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 97 census records available for the last name Besgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besgen 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Besgen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Besgen. For the veterans among your Besgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Besgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Besgen in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besgen 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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