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Besmeth Family History

Besmeth 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: Hesketh, Berreth, Nesseth, Nesmith, Nemeth, Bessett, Smith, Best

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Where is the Besmeth family from?

You can see how Besmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besmeth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Besmeth families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Besmeth family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besmeth's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Besmeth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Besmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besmeth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Besmeth. 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 Besmeth. For the veterans among your Besmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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