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Besserud Family History

Besserud 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, Bessert, Messer, Bester, Tesser, Bessent, Bossard, Dessert

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Where is the Besserud family from?

You can see how Besserud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besserud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Besserud families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Besserud's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Besserud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besserud 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 Besserud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besserud. 100% of Besserud men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Besserud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Besserud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besserud 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Besserud. 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 11 military records available for the last name Besserud. For the veterans among your Besserud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besserud lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Besserud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Besserud in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besserud 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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