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Beshaw Family History

Beshaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Aubuchon. Compare Obershaw.

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


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Where is the Beshaw family from?

You can see how Beshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Beshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Beshaw families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Beshaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Beshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beshaw. 100% of Beshaw 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 Beshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshaw 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Beshaw. 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 146 military records available for the last name Beshaw. For the veterans among your Beshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshaw lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beshaw in 1957 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshaw 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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