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Beshires Family History

Beshires 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: Beshore, Bessire, Shires, Bashore, Fesmire, Sires, Cheshire, Shirts

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Where is the Beshires family from?

You can see how Beshires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshires family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beshires families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beshires families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Beshires's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Beshires families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Beshires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshires 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Beshires. 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 79 military records available for the last name Beshires. For the veterans among your Beshires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshires lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Beshires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beshires in 1969 was 25, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshires 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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