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Bessler Family History

Bessler Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Besler. occupational name for someone who does odd jobs or a tinkerer

hobby worker (modern German Bastler) of uncertain origin.

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


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Where is the Bessler family from?

You can see how Bessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bessler families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bessler's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bessler families in 1891.
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What did your Bessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bessler. 100% of Bessler 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Bessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessler 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Bessler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bessler. For the veterans among your Bessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bessler in 1954 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessler 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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