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Beshara Family History

Beshara Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt also the Levant): variant of Bishara. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians. Compare Bechara.

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


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Where is the Beshara family from?

You can see how Beshara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshara family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beshara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Beshara family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Beshara's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Beshara families in 1891.
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What did your Beshara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beshara. 31% of Beshara men worked as a Proprietor and 20% of Beshara women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beshara were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Beshara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beshara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshara 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Beshara. 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 288 military records available for the last name Beshara. For the veterans among your Beshara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshara lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beshara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beshara in 1957 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshara 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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