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Beshiers Family History

Beshiers 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: Boshers, Shiers, Beshears, Becher, Bester, Berrier, Beers, Besser

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Where is the Beshiers family from?

You can see how Beshiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshiers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beshiers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Beshiers family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Beshiers's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Beshiers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beshiers 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 52 census records available for the last name Beshiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshiers 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beshiers. 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 Beshiers. For the veterans among your Beshiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshiers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Beshiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beshiers in 1971 was 96, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshiers 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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