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Besock Family History

Besock 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: Beck, Brock, Block, Beswick, Bock, Sock, Bewick, Boock, Bostock

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Where is the Besock family from?

You can see how Besock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Besock families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Besock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Besock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besock 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 96 census records available for the last name Besock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besock 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Besock. 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 10 military records available for the last name Besock. For the veterans among your Besock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Besock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Besock in 1963 was 75, and 60 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besock 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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