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Bessada Family History

Bessada 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: Espada, Biesiada, Beseda, Cassada, Messana, Beshara, Sada, Bassano

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Where is the Bessada family from?

You can see how Bessada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessada family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Bessada families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessada's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bessada families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Bessada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessada 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bessada. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bessada. For the veterans among your Bessada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessada lifespan?

Average Bessada life expectancy in 2002 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessada 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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