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Besho Family History

Besho 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: Besco, Besso, Bishop, Best, Bello, Bosco, Busto, Bergo, Bosko, Berto

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Where is the Besho family from?

You can see how Besho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besho family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Besho family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Besho's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Besho families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besho 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 43 census records available for the last name Besho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besho 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Besho. 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 13 military records available for the last name Besho. For the veterans among your Besho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besho lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Besho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Besho in 1988 was 41, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besho 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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