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Besh Family History

Besh 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: Best, Bush, Beth, Tesh, Bess, Bech, Bash, Resh, Besch, Bish

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Where is the Besh family from?

You can see how Besh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Besh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Besh families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Besh's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Besh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besh 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 Besh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Besh. 100% of Besh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Besh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besh 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Besh. 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 173 military records available for the last name Besh. For the veterans among your Besh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Besh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Besh in 1964 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besh 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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