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Besseberg Family History

Besseberg 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: Leseberg, Westberg, Besser, Essenburg, Mossberg, Eisenberg, Beeber

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Where is the Besseberg family from?

You can see how Besseberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besseberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besseberg family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Besseberg's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Besseberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besseberg 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 16 census records available for the last name Besseberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besseberg 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Besseberg. 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 Besseberg. For the veterans among your Besseberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besseberg lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Besseberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Besseberg in 1991 was 86, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besseberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besseberg 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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