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Besselievre Family History

Besselievre 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: Lelievre, Bessler, Bussiere, Wesseler, Bessire, Tessler, Belvedere

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Where is the Besselievre family from?

You can see how Besselievre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besselievre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besselievre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Besselievre families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Besselievre's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Besselievre families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Besselievre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besselievre 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Besselievre. 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 113 military records available for the last name Besselievre. For the veterans among your Besselievre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besselievre lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Besselievre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Besselievre in 1965 was 74, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besselievre 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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