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Bessels Family History

Bessels 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: Bessel, Wessels, Vessels, Bissell, Kessel, Bessent, Hessel, Ressel

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Where is the Bessels family from?

You can see how Bessels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bessels families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bessels family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bessels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bessels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Bessels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessels 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bessels. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bessels. For the veterans among your Bessels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessels lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Bessels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bessels in 1988 was 70, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessels 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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