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Beso Family History

Beso 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: Best, Bess, Bero, Boso, Besco, Beno, Belo, Besso, Beson, Bebo

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Where is the Beso family from?

You can see how Beso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Beso families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Beso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beso 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 Beso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beso. 39% of Beso men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beso women worked as a Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Labor
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Beso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Beso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beso 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Beso. 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 26 military records available for the last name Beso. For the veterans among your Beso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beso lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Beso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beso in 1980 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beso 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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