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Besket Family History

Besket 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: Beske, Becket, Best, Berke, Baskett, Beckett, Bester, Benkert

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Where is the Besket family from?

You can see how Besket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besket family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Besket families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Besket family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Besket's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Besket families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besket 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 Besket ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besket. 100% of Besket men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Besket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besket 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Besket. 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 78 military records available for the last name Besket. For the veterans among your Besket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besket lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Besket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Besket in 1964 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besket 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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