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Besonen Family History

Besonen 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: Bestgen, Besner, Beson, Behnen, Berner, Benson, Boden, Boone, Bogen

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Where is the Besonen family from?

You can see how Besonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Besonen families living in Minnesota. This was about 22% of all the recorded Besonen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Besonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besonen 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 Besonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besonen. 42% of Besonen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Besonen 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Besonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Besonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besonen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Besonen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Besonen. For the veterans among your Besonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besonen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Besonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Besonen in 1959 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besonen 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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