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Bessendorf Family History

Bessendorf 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: Tessendorf, Bettendorf, Beckendorf, Westendorf, Heckendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Bessendorf family from?

You can see how Bessendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bessendorf family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessendorf's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bessendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessendorf 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 1 census records available for the last name Bessendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessendorf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bessendorf. 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 Bessendorf. For the veterans among your Bessendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessendorf lifespan?

Average Bessendorf life expectancy in 1991 was 41 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 Bessendorf 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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