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Besson Family History

Besson Surname Meaning

French (southern): nickname from Occitan besson ‘twin’ (a derivative of Latin bis ‘twice’). It is also found in England as a surname of Huguenot origin.

French: habitational name from (Le) Besson, the name of several places mainly in the southern part of France.

Altered form of French Bisson. Compare Beson 2 and Besso.

English: variant of Beaston.

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


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You can see how Besson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Besson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Besson families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Besson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Besson families in 1891.
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What did your Besson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Besson. 100% of Besson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Besson. For the veterans among your Besson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Besson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Besson in 1956 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

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