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Besoyan Family History

Besoyan 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: Bedoya, Boyan, Beson, Bean, Benson, Bryan, Yeoman, Bhuiyan, Berman

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Where is the Besoyan family from?

You can see how Besoyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besoyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Besoyan families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Besoyan's in USA. California had the highest population of Besoyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besoyan 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 42 census records available for the last name Besoyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besoyan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Besoyan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Besoyan. For the veterans among your Besoyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besoyan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Besoyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Besoyan in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besoyan 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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