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Besnier Family History

Besnier 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: Bernier, Besner, Berner, Bester, Venier, Bender, Beisner, Benner

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Where is the Besnier family from?

You can see how Besnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Besnier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Besnier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Besnier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Besnier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besnier 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 276 census records available for the last name Besnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besnier 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Besnier. 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 36 military records available for the last name Besnier. For the veterans among your Besnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besnier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Besnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Besnier in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besnier 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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