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Besin Family History

Besin 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: Bein, Belin, Begin, Beson, Bean, Bain, Basil, Berlin, Best, Melin

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Where is the Besin family from?

You can see how Besin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Besin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Besin families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Besin's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Besin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besin 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 303 census records available for the last name Besin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besin 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Besin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Besin. For the veterans among your Besin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Besin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Besin in 1985 was 87, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besin 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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