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Besinger Family History

Besinger 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: Beringer, Basinger, Bedinger, Kesinger, Biesinger, Bessinger

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Where is the Besinger family from?

You can see how Besinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Besinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Besinger family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Besinger's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Besinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Besinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besinger. 54% of Besinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Besinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Besinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besinger 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Besinger. 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 253 military records available for the last name Besinger. For the veterans among your Besinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Besinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Besinger in 1963 was 76, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besinger 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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