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Beshler Family History

Beshler 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: Bechler, Behler, Besler, Bessler, Beehler, Deshler, Becher, Bester

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Where is the Beshler family from?

You can see how Beshler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beshler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Beshler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beshler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beshler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beshler 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 102 census records available for the last name Beshler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beshler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beshler. For the veterans among your Beshler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshler lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Beshler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Beshler in 1974 was 94, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshler 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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