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Bespalow Family History

Bespalow 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: Bellow, Peplow, Besaw, Below, De Palo, Balow, Salow, Teslow, Barkalow

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Where is the Bespalow family from?

You can see how Bespalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bespalow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bespalow family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bespalow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bespalow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bespalow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bespalow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bespalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bespalow 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bespalow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bespalow. For the veterans among your Bespalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bespalow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Bespalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bespalow in 1976 was 85, and 95 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bespalow 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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