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Besl Family History

Besl 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: Bell, Beal, Best, Bel, Beil, Bess, Berl, Behl, Beel, Besel

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Where is the Besl family from?

You can see how Besl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Besl family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Besl's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Besl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besl 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 Besl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rolleyman Lner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Besl. 100% of Besl men worked as a Rolleyman Lner and 100% of Besl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Rolleyman Lner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Besl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Besl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besl 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Besl. 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 364 military records available for the last name Besl. For the veterans among your Besl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Besl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Besl in 1971 was 64, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besl 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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