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Bessim Family History

Bessim 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: Bassin, Besser, Tessin, Bess, Bossom, Bessey, Bressi, Jessie, Besse

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Where is the Bessim family from?

You can see how Bessim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessim family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bessim family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessim's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bessim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Bessim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessim 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bessim. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bessim. For the veterans among your Bessim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessim lifespan?

Average Bessim life expectancy in 1968 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessim 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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