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Bessinger Family History

Bessinger Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Bessingen.

variant of Besinger itself a variant of Bösinger or Bösiger (see Basinger).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bessinger family from?

You can see how Bessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bessinger families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bessinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bessinger families in 1891.
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What did your Bessinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bessinger. 19% of Bessinger men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Bessinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bessinger were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessinger 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Bessinger. 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 986 military records available for the last name Bessinger. For the veterans among your Bessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bessinger in 1952 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessinger 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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