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Besheer Family History

Besheer 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: Beshear, Becher, Bester, De Heer, Besser, Bechler, Behler, Leshner

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Where is the Besheer family from?

You can see how Besheer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besheer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besheer family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Besheer's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Besheer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besheer 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 104 census records available for the last name Besheer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besheer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Besheer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Besheer. For the veterans among your Besheer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besheer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Besheer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Besheer in 1965 was 65, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besheer 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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