Bessenhofer Family History

Bessenhofer Surname Meaning

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1	Immigration Records
12	Census and Voter Lists
2	Member Trees

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Where is the Bessenhofer family from?

You can see how Bessenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessenhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bessenhofer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessenhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bessenhofer families in 1920.

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Census Record

There are 12 census records available for the last name Bessenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessenhofer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Bessenhofer. 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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What is the average Bessenhofer lifespan?

Average Bessenhofer life expectancy in 1991 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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Bessenhofer Surname Meaning

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Census Record

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What is the average Bessenhofer lifespan?

Average Bessenhofer life expectancy in 1991 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

Bessenhofer Family History

Bessenhofer Surname Meaning

62 record(s) for Bessenhofer

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62 record(s) for Bessenhofer

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Where is the Bessenhofer family from?

What Bessenhofer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Bessenhofer lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bessenhofer family tree

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