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Besline Family History

Besline 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: Berlin, Belin, Exline, Leslie, Bellina, Bellin, De Line, Heslin

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Where is the Besline family from?

You can see how Besline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besline family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besline family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Besline's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Besline families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besline 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 50 census records available for the last name Besline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besline 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Besline. 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 7 military records available for the last name Besline. For the veterans among your Besline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besline lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Besline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Besline in 1969 was 53, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besline 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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