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Beshore Family History

Beshore Surname Meaning

Variant of Bashore a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beshore family from?

You can see how Beshore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beshore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Beshore families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Beshore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beshore families in 1891.
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What did your Beshore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beshore. 36% of Beshore men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Beshore women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beshore were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Beshore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beshore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshore 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Beshore. 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 464 military records available for the last name Beshore. For the veterans among your Beshore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshore lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Beshore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beshore in 1948 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beshore 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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