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Besmer Family History

Besmer 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: Bester, Besser, Beamer, Besler, Besemer, Beemer, Besner, Beumer

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Where is the Besmer family from?

You can see how Besmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Besmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Besmer families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Besmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Besmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besmer 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 Besmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besmer. 38% of Besmer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Besmer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Besmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Besmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besmer 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Besmer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Besmer. For the veterans among your Besmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besmer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Besmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Besmer in 1956 was 60, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besmer 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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