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Bessicks Family History

Bessicks 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: Beswick, Messick, Essick, Bernick, Sessions, Berwick, Bewick, Eslick

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Where is the Bessicks family from?

You can see how Bessicks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessicks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bessicks families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Bessicks families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bessicks's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bessicks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessicks 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 Bessicks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bessicks. 100% of Bessicks 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 82 census records available for the last name Bessicks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessicks 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bessicks. 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 Bessicks. For the veterans among your Bessicks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessicks lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Bessicks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bessicks in 1978 was 65, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessicks 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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