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Bessho Family History

Bessho 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: Besso, Basso, Besser, Bess, Bessey, Besco, Bosso, Besse, Bisso

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Where is the Bessho family from?

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

There are 37 census records available for the last name Bessho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessho 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Bessho. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bessho. For the veterans among your Bessho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessho lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Bessho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bessho in 1966 was 80, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessho 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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