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Bessac Family History

Bessac 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: Bressan, Issac, Besser, Bussan, Besaw, Bess, Bessey, Besse, Benac

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Where is the Bessac family from?

You can see how Bessac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessac family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bessac families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bessac families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessac's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bessac families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessac 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 Bessac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bessac. 50% of Bessac men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

What Bessac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Bessac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessac 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bessac. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bessac. For the veterans among your Bessac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessac lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bessac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bessac in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessac 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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