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Bessi Family History

Bessi 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: Bess, Bressi, Besse, Bassi, Besso, Bossi, Bass, Best, Ness, Buss

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Where is the Bessi family from?

You can see how Bessi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bessi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Bessi family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessi's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Bessi families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessi 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 Bessi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bessi. 43% of Bessi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bessi women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bessi were Farmer and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Bessi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Bessi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessi 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Bessi. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bessi. For the veterans among your Bessi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Bessi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bessi in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bessi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessi 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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