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Besnak Family History

Besnak 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: Benak, Lesnik, Bena, Sestak, Bosak, Lesniak, Lesiak, Bernat, Besaw

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Where is the Besnak family from?

You can see how Besnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besnak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Besnak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Besnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besnak 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 21 census records available for the last name Besnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besnak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Besnak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Besnak. For the veterans among your Besnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besnak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Besnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Besnak in 1968 was 51, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besnak 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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