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Bessinge Family History

Bessinge 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: Bessinger, Messinger, Blessing, Hessinger, Bissinger, Messing

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Where is the Bessinge family from?

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

There are 1 census records available for the last name Bessinge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessinge 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bessinge. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bessinge. For the veterans among your Bessinge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessinge 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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