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Bessunger Family History

Bessunger 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, Messenger, Hessinger, Bissinger, Bussinger

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Where is the Bessunger family from?

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What did your Bessunger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bessunger. 50% of Bessunger 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
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bessunger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessunger 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bessunger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bessunger. For the veterans among your Bessunger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessunger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bessunger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bessunger in 1967 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessunger 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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