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Besserra Family History

Besserra 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: Besser, Becerra, Bessert, Serra, Messer, Bester, Tesser, Bessent

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Where is the Besserra family from?

You can see how Besserra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besserra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Besserra families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Besserra's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Besserra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besserra 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 30 census records available for the last name Besserra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besserra 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Besserra. 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 3 military records available for the last name Besserra. For the veterans among your Besserra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besserra lifespan?

Average Besserra life expectancy in 2000 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besserra 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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