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Beshey Family History

Beshey 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: Bushey, Bessey, Besley, Becher, Berley, Bester, Bussey, Begley

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Where is the Beshey family from?

You can see how Beshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beshey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Beshey families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beshey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Beshey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beshey 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 191 census records available for the last name Beshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Beshey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Beshey. For the veterans among your Beshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beshey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Beshey in 1964 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshey 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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