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Besio Family History

Besio 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: Besco, Desio, Besso, Bezio, Bosio, Bisio, Basil, Best, Bello, Bein

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Where is the Besio family from?

You can see how Besio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besio family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Besio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 6 Besio families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Besio's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Besio families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besio 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 Besio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besio. 43% of Besio 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
    43%
  • Auditor
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Besio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Besio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besio 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Besio. 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 106 military records available for the last name Besio. For the veterans among your Besio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besio lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Besio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Besio in 1957 was 29, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besio 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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