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Beshinger Family History

Beshinger 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: Bessinger, Messinger, Beringer, Basinger, Bedinger, Behringer

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Where is the Beshinger family from?

You can see how Beshinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beshinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beshinger families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beshinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beshinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Beshinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshinger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Beshinger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beshinger. For the veterans among your Beshinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshinger lifespan?

Average Beshinger life expectancy in 1986 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshinger 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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