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Beshay Family History

Beshay Surname Meaning

Arabic (Egypt): unexplained. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.

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


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Where is the Beshay family from?

You can see how Beshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshay family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Beshay family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Beshay's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Beshay families in 1911.
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What did your Beshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beshay. 100% of Beshay men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Beshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Beshay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Beshay. For the veterans among your Beshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshay lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Beshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beshay in 1992 was 71, and 85 in 1994.

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