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Besida Family History

Besida 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: Beseda, Merida, Benda, Weida, Biesiada, Pesina, Sida, Casida, Reida

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Where is the Besida family from?

You can see how Besida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besida family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Besida families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Besida's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Besida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besida 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 69 census records available for the last name Besida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besida 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Besida. 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 Besida. For the veterans among your Besida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besida lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Besida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Besida in 1967 was 55, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besida 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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