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Bessert Family History

Bessert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Besser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bessert family from?

You can see how Bessert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bessert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bessert families living in Channel Islands. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bessert's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bessert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bessert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bessert. 69% of Bessert men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Bessert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bessert were Electrician and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Bessert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bessert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessert 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Bessert. 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 577 military records available for the last name Bessert. For the veterans among your Bessert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bessert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bessert in 1961 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessert 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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