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Besserdick Family History

Besserdick 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: Benedick, Berberick, Benedict, Bernick, Beswick, Westerbeck, Besser

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Where is the Besserdick family from?

You can see how Besserdick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besserdick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Besserdick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Besserdick family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Besserdick's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Besserdick families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Besserdick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besserdick 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Besserdick. 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 4 military records available for the last name Besserdick. For the veterans among your Besserdick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besserdick lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Besserdick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Besserdick in 1977 was 80, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besserdick 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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