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Besi Family History

Besi 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: Best, Bedi, Bosi, Bess, Beni, Blesi, Bell, Beck, Wei, Bean

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Where is the Besi family from?

You can see how Besi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besi family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Besi families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besi's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Besi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besi 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 99 census records available for the last name Besi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besi 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Besi. 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 18 military records available for the last name Besi. For the veterans among your Besi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besi lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besi 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besi

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