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Bessay Family History

Bessay 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: Bessey, Bressan, Bussey, Essary, Besser, Bussan, Besaw, Bess, Benway

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Where is the Bessay family from?

You can see how Bessay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bessay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bessay families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bessay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessay 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 100 census records available for the last name Bessay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bessay. 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 Bessay. For the veterans among your Bessay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Bessay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bessay in 1968 was 66, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessay 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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