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Bessford Family History

Bessford Surname Meaning

see Besford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bessford family from?

You can see how Bessford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Bessford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Bessford families living in Durham. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bessford's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bessford families in 1891.
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What did your Bessford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bessford. 100% of Bessford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Bessford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessford 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bessford. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bessford. For the veterans among your Bessford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessford 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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