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Besshers Family History

Besshers 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, Bessler, Boshers, Beshears, Bessert, Brashers, Messer, Becher

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Where is the Besshers family from?

You can see how Besshers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besshers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besshers family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Besshers's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Besshers families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Besshers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besshers 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Besshers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Besshers. For the veterans among your Besshers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besshers lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Besshers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Besshers in 1989 was 80, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besshers 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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