Bessignano Family History

Bessignano 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: Bisignano, Bassano, Berrigan, Messina, Savignano, Messineo, Sirignano, Deignan, Gemignani, Pessolano

80	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
34	Census and Voter Lists
57	Member Trees

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Where is the Bessignano family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessignano 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 Bessignano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bessignano. 60% of Bessignano men worked as a Truck driver and 50% of Bessignano women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bessignano were Laborer 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.

Truck driver

60%

Laborer

40%

Clerk

50%

Operator

50%

What Bessignano family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bessignano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessignano census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Bessignano. 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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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Bessignano. For the veterans among your Bessignano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessignano lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Bessignano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bessignano in 1970 was 63, and 87 in 1996.

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Bessignano Surname Meaning

What did your Bessignano ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Truck driver

60%

Laborer

40%

Clerk

50%

Operator

50%

What Bessignano family records will you find?

What is the average Bessignano lifespan?

Bessignano Family History

Bessignano Surname Meaning

177 record(s) for Bessignano

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Where is the Bessignano family from?

What did your Bessignano ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

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What is the average Bessignano lifespan?

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Bessignano Surname Meaning

177 record(s) for Bessignano

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Where is the Bessignano family from?

What did your Bessignano ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Bessignano family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Bessignano family history

What is the average Bessignano lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bessignano family tree

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