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Beslie Family History

Beslie 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: Leslie, Berlin, Belle, Belin, Bailie, Beste, Belke, Emslie, Bellin

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Where is the Beslie family from?

You can see how Beslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beslie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Beslie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Beslie families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Beslie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Beslie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beslie 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 127 census records available for the last name Beslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beslie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Beslie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beslie. For the veterans among your Beslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beslie 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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