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Bessery Family History

Bessery 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, Bessey, Bessert, Messer, Bester, Bussey, Tesser, Bessent

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Where is the Bessery family from?

You can see how Bessery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bessery families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessery's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bessery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessery 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 46 census records available for the last name Bessery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessery 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bessery. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bessery. For the veterans among your Bessery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessery lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Bessery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bessery in 1975 was 32, and 68 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessery 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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